Quote by George Meredith

She poured a little social sewage into his ears.

She poured a little social sewage into his ears.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker exposed the person to harmful or negative information, ideas, or conversations. The words "social sewage" imply that the information shared was of low quality, possibly gossip or toxic discussions that could have a negative impact on the person's perspective or well-being. It suggests that the speaker intentionally or carelessly polluted the person's mind with negativity or harmful social interactions.

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Gossip

By George Meredith

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