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Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Quotes: The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it.
         

The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it.


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This page presents the quote "The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it.". Author of this quote is Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton. This quote is about observation, men, another man, spirit, building, friendship, conversation, communication,.