03 November 2025

Wise Words (VI): Friendliness Will Do No Harm

«Sec. 3. How to end a Letter
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If doubtful whether to end with 'yours faithfully', or 'yours truly', or 'yours most truly', &c. (there are at least a dozen varieties, before you reach 'yours affectionately'), refer to your correspondent's last letter, and make your winding-up at least as friendly as his; in fact, even if a shade more friendly, it will do no harm!»

Lewis Carrol, Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing

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