Emptying the ashtrays was very expressive of myself. I just lump everything in a great heap which I have labeled ‘the past,' and having thus emptied this deep reservoir that was once myself, I am ready to continue. (Zelda Fitzgerald)

Emptying the ashtrays was very expressive of myself. I just lump everything in a great heap which I have labeled ‘the past,' and having thus emptied this deep reservoir that was once myself, I am ready to continue.

Zelda Fitzgerald

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