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Adjectives Quote by Mark Twain

“When you catch an adjective, kill it. No, I don't…” quote by Mark Twain — Download Open image

“When you catch an adjective, kill it. No, I don't mean utterly, but kill most of them--then the rest will be valuable. They weaken when they are close together. They give strength when they are far apart.”

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