Work is the curse of the drinking classes.
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I do not approve of anything which tampers with natural ignorance
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The sick do not ask if the hand that smoothes their pillow is pure, nor the dying care if the lips that touch their brow have known the kiss of sin.
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I can believe anything provided it is incredible.
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