Quotation by

e. e. cummings

Humanity I love you because when you're hard up you pawn your intelligence to buy a drink.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that people sometimes trade their cleverness or good judgment for temporary comfort or escape, like using their smarts to justify drinking when times are tough. It shows a mix of affection and irony, recognizing both human weakness and resilience in difficult moments.

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