We fall short when we ascribe all the modes of happiness to walking in paths of rectitude. There are joys which only tramps and thieves know. (Henry S. Haskins)

We fall short when we ascribe all the modes of happiness to walking in paths of rectitude. There are joys which only tramps and thieves know.

Henry S. Haskins

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