Quote by Ann Landers

People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow knows how to swim.

People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that s

Summary

This quote emphasizes the futility of using alcohol as a means to escape or numb emotional pain. It suggests that no matter how one tries to conceal or suppress sorrow using artificial measures, such as alcohol consumption, sorrow will always find its way to resurface. The quote serves as a reminder that facing and coping with our sorrows, rather than avoiding or masking them, is a more constructive and lasting approach towards healing and personal growth.

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Sympathy

By Ann Landers

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