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Madness does not come by breaking out, but by giving in; by settling down in some dirty, little, self-repeating circle of ideas;… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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All those evil doctrines about God that work misery and madness have their origin in the brains of the wise and prudent,… — George MacDonald Copy Share Image
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He'll be delivered from madness. What then? He'll feel himself acceptable! What then? Do you think feelings like his can be simply… — Peter Shaffer Copy Share Image
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