Quote by William F. Buckley, Jr.

I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.

I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you real

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This quote implies that the person speaking does not believe the statement made by the other person and finds it hard to believe that anyone would genuinely believe it. It suggests that the speaker is being sarcastic or mocking the intelligence of the other person for making such a questionable statement.

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By William F. Buckley, Jr.

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