We are not won by arguments that we can analyse but by tone and temper…

Samuel Butler
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We are not won by arguments that we can analyse but by tone and temper, by the manner which is the man himself. ✨ Samuel Butler (2008). The Note-books of Samuel Butler: Easyread Comfort Edition, p.223, ReadHowYouWant.com
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We are not won by arguments that we can analyse but by tone and temper, by the manner which is the man himself. ✨ Samuel Butler (2008). The Note-books of Samuel Butler: Easyread Comfort Edition, p.223, ReadHowYouWant.com

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