An exaggeration is a truth that has lost its temper.

Kahlil Gibran

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Topic

Exaggeration Truth

Author

Kahlil Gibran

Source

Sand and Foam

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

1926 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Writer

From

Lebanon Middle East

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Citation

Gibran, Kahlil. Sand and Foam. Alfred A. Knopf, 1926.

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Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.

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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

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Another quote of the following type Metaphor, analogy and simile

Every project has been found to be no better than committing the lamb to the custody of the wolf, except that one which is called a balance of power.

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Author

John Adams
Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
1789 1780s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
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Adams, John. Letter to Roger Sherman. 17 July 1789.

Current Citation

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