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“I think maybe I was just waitin on the apocalypse so I would have something to occupy me.” quote by Alden Bell — Download Open image

““I think maybe I was just waitin on the apocalypse so I would have something to occupy me.””

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“You somehow make it outta here and track me down, you best come with a furious rage--because I got no use for your sympathy.”

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“There are some things she doesn't like to think about because thinking about them takes up every part of her mind and body.”

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“The world, it treats you kind enough so long as you're not fightin against it.”

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