It is true that advertising often gives information and is valuable for doing so, but some forms of advertising give precious little information, and even that little is wrong. (Randal Marlin)

It is true that advertising often gives information and is valuable for doing so, but some forms of advertising give precious little information, and even that little is wrong.

Randal Marlin

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