Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is no one who does not exaggerate!

There is no one who does not exaggerate!

Summary

This quote suggests that exaggeration is a tendency inherent in humans and is found in every individual. It implies that people tend to overstate or magnify the truth, whether consciously or unconsciously, when sharing information or recounting experiences. It acknowledges that exaggeration is a common human trait rather than a characteristic unique to a select few.

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