The understanding of the intent of the artist which I can achieve when…

Carl Sagan
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The understanding of the intent of the artist which I can achieve when high sometimes carries over to when I’m down. This is one of many human frontiers which cannabis has helped me traverse. ✨ Mr. X. Essay by Carl Sagan, hermiene.net. 1969.
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The understanding of the intent of the artist which I can achieve when high sometimes carries over to when I’m down. This is one of many human frontiers which cannabis has helped me traverse. ✨ Mr. X. Essay by Carl Sagan, hermiene.net. 1969.

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