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Mendacity is a system that we live in. Liquor is one way out an deaths the other
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"Mendacity is a system that we live in. Liquor is one way out an death's the other"

- Tennessee Williams

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This quote by Tennessee Williams talks to the idea that life is filled with lies and deceit. We are constantly surrounded by lies and frauds, and it can be difficult to find an escape. Williams suggests that alcohol is one way to get away the lies and discover some type of solace, however eventually death is the only way to really get away the mendacity of life. This quote speaks to the concept that life can be difficult and filled with lies, which it can be hard to discover a way out. Williams recommends that alcohol can offer a momentary escape, but eventually death is the only method to genuinely escape the lies and deceit of life. This quote is a reminder that life can be tough and filled with lies, and that it can be difficult to discover a way out.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tennessee Williams between March 26, 1911 and February 25, 1983. He/she was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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