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Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions.
-Tryon Edwards
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Most Controversies Would Soon Be Ended, If

Tryon Edwards
Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions.
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