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Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham
Born: Jan 25, 1874
Died: Dec 16, 1965

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Habit, Prevents, Excess, Occasion, Exhilarating, Effect, Moderation, Acquiring

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