Nothing is more desirable than to be released from an affliction, but …

James A. Baldwin
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Nothing is more desirable than to be released from an affliction, but nothing is more frightening than to be divested of a crutch.
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Nothing is more desirable than to be released from an affliction, but nothing is more frightening than to be divested of a crutch.

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