Quote by Henry Miller

I will never again go to people under false pretenses even if it is to give them the Holy Bible. I will never again sell anything, even if I have to starve. I am going home now and I will sit down and really write about people.

I will never again go to people under false pretenses even i

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This quote reflects a profound shift in perception and behavior. The speaker acknowledges their previous actions of approaching others deception and selling things, but asserts their decision to no longer engage in such practices, even if it means going through personal sacrifices like hunger. They express a commitment to honesty and delve into understanding people's realities by dedicating time to write about them. It speaks to their intention to mend their ways and connect with others genuinely and authentically.

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