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He possesses a remarkable combination of wit and humor, and has the happy faculty of using both effectively, without inflicting deadly wounds, without incurring hurtful enmities.
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Blaine praises a speaker's ability to use wit and humor effectively, highlighting the importance of maintaining good relationships while engaging an audience.
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