If on my theme I rightly think, There are five reasons why men drink,- Good wine, a friend, because I'm dry, Or lest I should be by and by, Or any other reason why. (Jean Sirmond)

If on my theme I rightly think, There are five reasons why men drink,- Good wine, a friend, because I'm dry, Or lest I should be by and by, Or any other reason why.

Jean Sirmond

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