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"Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on t..." — Maya Angelou

Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink you want more.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou Poet • American
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