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Quote of the Day: Walter Savage Landor


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Have you noticed that many of these grand sweeping generalizations are phrased to subtly convince the reader of the writer's view by assuming to include the reader in the sentiment expressed?

Example: "We are no longer happy so soon as we wish to be happier." 

My apologies, Mr. Walter Savage Lando Calrissian, but that doesn't describe me at all so don't include me in such behavior, a behavior that I suspect is one with which you've been wrestling.

Even sol, IB gets a tip of the hat for provoking reflection and thought...

 

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