Quote#World
As to abuse, I thrive on it. Abuse, hearty abuse, is a tonic to all…
Quote byNorman Douglas · 1868–1952
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Some Limericks (1928).
English (original)
As to abuse, I thrive on it. Abuse, hearty abuse, is a tonic to all save men of indifferent health.
— Norman Douglas
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