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Minna Antrim Quotes: An epigram is a flashlight of a truth; a witticism, truth laughing at itself.
         

An epigram is a flashlight of a truth; a witticism, truth laughing at itself.


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This page presents the quote "An epigram is a flashlight of a truth; a witticism, truth laughing at itself.". Author of this quote is Minna Antrim. This quote is about truth, laughter, laughing,.