Anywhere, anytime, I'd sacrifice the finest nuance for a laugh, the mo…

Edward Abbey
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Anywhere, anytime, I'd sacrifice the finest nuance for a laugh, the most elegant trope for a smile. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.31, RosettaBooks
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