There are moments when, even to the sober eye of Reason, the world of our sad humanity must assume the aspect of Hell. (Edgar Allan Poe)

There are moments when, even to the sober eye of Reason, the world of our sad humanity must assume the aspect of Hell.

Edgar Allan Poe

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