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J.M. Barrie Quotes: Life is like a cup of coffee: The more avidly you drink of it, the sooner you reach the dregs.
         

Life is like a cup of coffee: The more avidly you drink of it, the sooner you reach the dregs.


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Life is like a cup of coffee: The more avidly you drink of it, the sooner you reach the dregs.
         



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