Bored by the tedious and improving conversation of those who have neither the wit to exaggerate nor the genius to romance. Tired of the intelligent person whose reminiscences are always based upon memory, whose statements are invariably limited by probability, and who is at any time liable to be corroborated by the merest Philistine who happens to be present.Society sooner or later must return to its lost leader — the cultured and fascinating liar.

My doctor says I must not have any serious conversation after seven [o'clock]. It makes me talk in my sleep.

I like hearing myself talk. It is one of my greatest pleasures. I often have long conversations all by myself, and I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.

Conversation, indeed!" said the Rocket. "You have talked the whole time yourself. That is not conversation.""Somebody must listen," answered the Frog, "and I like to do all the talking myself. It saves time, and prevents arguments.

Well, good-bye: I have enjoyed our conversation very much, I assure you.”“Conversation, indeed!” said the Rocket. “You have talked the whole time yourself. That is not conversation.”“Somebody must listen,” answered the Frog, “and I like to do all the talking myself. It saves time, and prevents arguments.