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Coexist Quote by Billy Joel

“Forced to recognize our inhumanity, our reason coexists with our…” quote by Billy Joel — Download Open image

“Forced to recognize our inhumanity, our reason coexists with our insanity. And though we choose between reality and madness, it's either sadness or euphoria.”

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