Quote by Percy Wynham Lewis

The art of advertisement, after the American manner, has introduced into all our life such a lavish use of superlatives, that no standard of value whatever is intact.

The art of advertisement, after the American manner, has int

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This quote suggests that American-style advertising has had a profound impact on society by excessively using exaggerated language and claims in order to promote products. As a result, this constant use of superlatives has eroded the meaning of value, making it difficult to determine the true quality or worth of things. The quote highlights how advertising has pervaded every aspect of life, leaving no area untouched by its influence and challenging individuals to differentiate between genuine value and exaggerated claims.

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