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There are two reasons for drinking: one is, when you are thirsty, to cure it; the other, when you are not thirsty, to prevent it.
Thomas Love Peacock
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"There are two reasons for drinking: one is, when you are thirsty, to cure it; the other, when you are not thirsty, to prevent it."
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There are two reasons for drinking: one is, when you are thirsty, to cure it; the other, when you are not thirsty, to prevent it. — Thomas Love Peacock

About Thomas Love Peacock

Thomas Love Peacock was a Author from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1785–1866).

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Who said "There are two reasons for drinking: one is, when you are thirsty, to cure it; t…"?
This quote is attributed to Thomas Love Peacock, a Author from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Thomas Love Peacock live?
Thomas Love Peacock lived from 1785 – 1866.