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{{a|maxim|}} | {{a|maxim|}}As a general heuristic, hyperbolic language is a sign of ''weakness'', not strength. It is the huff and puff of someone without the wherewithal to blow your house down. Anyone seriously contemplating blowing your house down There are two varieties of this: | ||
The convoluted, veiled threat of legal action. For example: | The convoluted, veiled threat of legal action. For example: | ||