Man hands on misery to man. It deepens like a coastal shelf. Get out as early as you can, And don't have any kids yourself. (Philip Larkin)

Man hands on misery to man. It deepens like a coastal shelf. Get out as early as you can, And don't have any kids yourself.

Philip Larkin

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