Nothing like a well-chosen quote to make one sound well-read and a deep-thinking. Unfortunately, we have a tendency to take literature out of context to fit our purposes and make ourselves sound less than brilliant in the process.
So, to save yourself some embarrassment at the next tweed-filled wine and cheese soiree, check out this video from TopTenz and, then, feel free to go back and revisit that literature.
Reading the greats again never did anyone any harm.

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