In a debate, rather pull to pieces the argument of thy Antagonist than offer him any of thy own for thus thou wilt fight him in his own country. (Henry Fielding)

In a debate, rather pull to pieces the argument of thy Antagonist than offer him any of thy own for thus thou wilt fight him in his own country.

Henry Fielding

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