Madness alone is truly terrifying, inasmuch as you cannot placate it by threats, persuasion, or bribes. (Joseph Conrad)

Madness alone is truly terrifying, inasmuch as you cannot placate it by threats, persuasion, or bribes.

Joseph Conrad

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