As for hobbies, people with stimulating hobbies suffer from the most noxious of despairs since they are tranquilized in their despair. (Walker Percy)

As for hobbies, people with stimulating hobbies suffer from the most noxious of despairs since they are tranquilized in their despair.

Walker Percy

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