His bad opponent's "facts" he sweeps away, And drags his sophistry to … — The Devil's Dictionary
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His bad opponent's "facts" he sweeps away, And drags his sophistry to light of day; Then swears they're pushed to madness who resort To falsehood of so desperate a sort. Not so; like sods upon a dead man's breast, He lies most lightly who the least is pressed.
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