Albert CamusYou know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.
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Charm is not something that just happens. It is a choice. Charm is the ability to be charming and witty, and people will believe you because they see that you are charming and witty. For most people, charm is a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.
That is why they can be so charming and yet so deceptive. Being charming has nothing to do with good judgment, and it has everything to do with knowing what you want and not giving a damn about anyone else's feelings about it.
Source: The Fall
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