Only big words for ordinary things on account of the sound. — James Joyce, Ulysses
Only big words for ordinary things on account of the sound. — James Joyce, Ulysses
Only big words for ordinary things on account of the sound. — James Joyce, Ulysses
Only big words for ordinary things on account of the sound. — James Joyce, Ulysses
Only big words for ordinary things on account of the sound. — James Joyce, Ulysses
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Only big words for ordinary things on account of the sound.

— James Joyce, Ulysses
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