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> Twain’s comment did not really match the quotation under investigation but it is related to the general theme:14
> > You’ll have to excuse my lengthiness—the reason I dread writing letters is because I am so apt to get to slinging wisdom & forget to let up. Thus much precious time is lost.
https://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/04/28/shorter-letter/
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