"And just then he realized in a flash that men have only this sad knowledge with which to heal themselves: when you lose life, you grow wise. But that is better than maiming life to hold it."

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Source: John Holmes (1967). “Nothing More to Declare”

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John Holmes

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John Holmes was a notable adult film actor and poet, recognized for his exploration of love and desire in his work.

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