Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith

Those who talk on the razor-edge of double-meanings pluck the rarest blooms from the precipice on either side.

Those who talk on the razor-edge of double-meanings pluck th

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This quote suggests that individuals who possess a skill for speaking in double-meanings are able to extract extraordinary ideas and opportunities from delicate situations. By carefully balancing and navigating between two contrasting perspectives or choices, these individuals can attain valuable insights that others may overlook. Just like plucking rare flowers from the dangerous edge of a cliff, their ability to navigate ambiguity and carefully weigh both sides of a situation allows them to uncover unique and remarkable possibilities.

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