Quote by Miguel de Cervantes

Mere flimflam stories, and nothing but shams and lies.

Mere flimflam stories, and nothing but shams and lies.

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This quote suggests that the speaker believes the stories being shared are deceptive and deceitful. They dismiss the tales as flimflam - frivolous or gimmicky - implying a lack of substance or truthfulness. The description of these stories as "shams and lies" implies that they are lacking authenticity and are intended to deceive or manipulate. Overall, the quote expresses skepticism or distrust towards the narratives being discussed.

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