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Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Quotes

Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "The true spirit of conversation consists in building on..."

The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it.

Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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