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“When a man gits tew talking about himself, he seldum fails tew be eloquent, and often reaches the sublime.”

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Billings, J. (n.d.). When a man gits tew talking about himself, he seldum fails tew be eloquent, and often reaches the sublime. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14354-when-a-man-gits-tew-talking-about-himself/

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Billings, Josh. “When a man gits tew talking about himself, he seldum fails tew be eloquent, and often reaches the sublime.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14354-when-a-man-gits-tew-talking-about-himself/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Billings, Josh. “When a man gits tew talking about himself, he seldum fails tew be eloquent, and often reaches the sublime.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14354-when-a-man-gits-tew-talking-about-himself/.

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