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Technically, you cannot really own a book you bought; you can only own the sheets of paper your copy is printed on; unless, of course, you are the book’s publisher.
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― The Selfish Genie: A Satirical Essay on Altruism
― The Selfish Genie: A Satirical Essay on Altruism
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In French printer's jargon, cliche (which mimicked the sound of a mold striking molten metal) was a synonym for stereotype, which in turn evolved from the Greek for "solid impression." A stereotype was a printing plate that duplicated typography and that was used by the printer in lieu of the original.
So a cliche is a word or phrase used over and over again in lieu of the original.
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― Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Prose
― Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Prose
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