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“It is notorious that we speak no more than half-truths…” quote by Eric Linklater — Download Open image

“It is notorious that we speak no more than half-truths in our ordinary conversation, and even a soliloquy is likely to be affected by the apprehension that walls have ears.”

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Affected Apprehension Communication Conversation Ears Half Half truth Notorious Ordinary Speak Wall Walls have ears

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