In the excitement and rigours of the game or battle with words and shapes, self-interest is mislaid and objective truth may often be revealed. (Vernon Scannell)

In the excitement and rigours of the game or battle with words and shapes, self-interest is mislaid and objective truth may often be revealed.

Vernon Scannell

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