One more word on talking, before I stop talking, at least about this subject: You or I may not like the talker, but talk matters, much of the time. It is especially significant when the talker is lonely - when most around him are keeping mum. (Jay Nordlinger)

One more word on talking, before I stop talking, at least about this subject: You or I may not like the talker, but talk matters, much of the time. It is especially significant when the talker is lonely - when most around him are keeping mum.

Jay Nordlinger

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