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Old 12-05-2010, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by davidmash View Post
Did anyone ever think that perhaps the quote is not to be takes literally but figuratively? Nahhh why do that right?
What the heck is a figurative QUOTE? The quote signifies the remark as directly attributable to someone. Saying its figurative means its not a quote.

The only reason, IMO, for a "figurative quote" would be to make an allegation appear to have more substance than it really merits. i.e. a lie.
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