Quote by John Cale

Growing up in Wales was a pretty Draconian experience with religion.

Growing up in Wales was a pretty Draconian experience with r

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The quote implies that growing up in Wales involved a strict and oppressive religious environment. The term "Draconian" suggests severity, strictness, and possibly even harsh punishment. It suggests that religion had a dominant presence and exerted control over various aspects of life, possibly leading to a restrictive and insular upbringing.

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