Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print. Never use a long word where a short one will do. (George Orwell)

Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print. Never use a long word where a short one will do.

George Orwell

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