Quote by Lily Tomlin

Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.

Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.

Summary

This quote suggests that some individuals turn to drugs as a way to escape from the hardships or challenges of reality. By referring to reality as a crutch, it implies that these people see it as a burden or barrier to their desired state of mind, which they believe drugs can provide. The quote can be interpreted as a cynical commentary on the tendency of individuals to cope with their problems through substance abuse rather than facing and dealing with reality head-on.

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Drugs

By Lily Tomlin

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