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Aldous Huxley

You should hurry up and acquire the cigar habit. It's one of the major happinesses. And so much more lasting than love, so much less costly in emotional wear and tear.

Aldous Huxley

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Aldous Huxley suggests that smoking cigars brings a steady and reliable form of pleasure that lasts longer than romantic love. He also implies that this habit causes less emotional pain and stress compared to the ups and downs of love.

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