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What does it mean?
Swift approves of a statement by claiming it matches his own style or thought.
In plain terms
I like that saying, it sounds like mine.
What can you take from it?
Agreement comes from shared perspective.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • conversation
  • review

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge good points
  • share perspective

Questions to consider

  • When do you agree readily?
  • What sounds like your own voice?

Another view

It may imply ego rather than truth.

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