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It's not a proper sentence because there is no main verb in it. It is what is called a sentence fragment or a minor sentence. I'm afraid I don't know where it comes from. ;-)
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mengta said:
It seems to be a comment on two people's tendencies.
Mary consoles people (calms down situations).
John throws bombs (inflames situations).
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