When you are describing, A shape, or sound, or tint Don't state the matter plainly, But put it in a hint And learn to look at all things, With a sort of mental squint. (Lewis Carroll)

When you are describing, A shape, or sound, or tint Don't state the matter plainly, But put it in a hint And learn to look at all things, With a sort of mental squint.

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