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Death Quote by A.J. Smith

“Liquor can be the dogmaless version of flagellation in this way. It can be self-punitive and self-restorative. Liquor is how a man reminds himself that he’s not yet dead by bringing himself closer and closer to death.” quote by A.J. Smith — Download Open image

““Liquor can be the dogmaless version of flagellation in this way. It can be self-punitive and self-restorative. Liquor is how a man reminds himself that he’s not yet dead by bringing himself closer and closer to death.””

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