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Frederick Pollock

Crabbed and obscure definitions are of no use beyond a narrow circle of students, of whom probably every one has a pet one of his own.

Frederick Pollock

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Frederick Pollock is saying that complicated and unclear definitions only help a small group of students, each of whom likely prefers their own favorite version. This means such definitions are not practical or helpful for a wider audience.

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