In Paris, where raillery is so quick to throw emotion out the window, silence, in a roomful of clever people after a story, is the most flattering of all marks of success

Jules Barbey DAurevilly
In Paris, where raillery is so quick to throw emotion...
In Paris, where raillery is so quick to throw emotion...
In Paris, where raillery is so quick to throw emotion...
In Paris, where raillery is so quick to throw emotion...
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When it comes to making jokes, the French take pride in their ability to get a laugh in a second. However, according to one writer’s observations, this is not always the case. The French are known for their ability to laugh at themselves, but they are also aware that silence can be just as powerful. Once you get past the facade of laughter, you will find that silence has more power than words.

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