Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Quotes

When you talk to the half-wise, twaddle; when you talk to the ignorant, brag; when you talk to the sagacious, look very humble and ask their opinion.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

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  Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
  • Opinion
  • Ignorant
  • Sagacious