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Contraposition Posted 11 years ago
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He was as kind a man as ever drew breath


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"He was the kindest man who ever lived", that is to say, he was a very kind man.

  • "He was the kindest man who ever lived", that is to say, he was a very kind man.
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"He was the kindest man who ever lived", that is to say, he was a very kind man.
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He was as kind a man as any (man) who has ever lived.

It's basically saying: "He was a very kind man."

Edit: cross-posted with Blue Jay!

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