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In this country, dont forget, a habit is no damn private hell. Theres no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit i

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"In this country, don't forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There's no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it's the worst kind of hell for those who love you"

- Billie Holiday

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This quote is written / told by Billie Holiday between April 7, 1915 and July 17, 1959. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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