Clarification is not to clarify things. It is to put one’s self in the clear (Sir Humphrey Appleby)
The Complete Yes MinisterIt is rare for people to be asked the question which puts them squarely in front of themselves
The Crucible[...] and the pea was put in the museum, where it can still be seen, if no one has stolen it.
The Complete Fairy TalesBut I was afraid of the questions (much more than the accusations) you might both put to me.
Franny and ZooeyWhen we procrastinate, we also put a hold on happiness.
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