Some so speak in exaggerations and superlatives that we need to make a large discount from their statements before we can come at their real meaning. (Tryon Edwards)

Some so speak in exaggerations and superlatives that we need to make a large discount from their statements before we can come at their real meaning.

Tryon Edwards

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