The dinner table was Wilde's event and made him the greatest talker of his time:
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wilde's dinner table was his stage, making him the era's greatest conversationalist.
- In plain terms
- He turned meals into performances, becoming a famed talker.
- What can you take from it?
- Social gatherings can be platforms for influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a conversation memorable?
- How can introverts use similar tactics?
Another view
Not everyone can sustain such constant performance.
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