Jerry ScottThe thinner the excuse, the fatter the reason for it.
About This Quote
The thinner the excuse, the fatter the reason for it is a quote which was said by Erasmus Darwin. It means that an excuse is always not as valid as it is made out to be. This makes the person who uses the excuse look weak. The person using the excuse does not have any strength or self-esteem to back up their reasons.
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