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A man must be able to hold his drink because drunkenness is sometimes necessary in this difficult life.
— Ben Okri
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "A man must be able to hold his drink because drunkenness is sometimes necessary in this difficult life." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Ben Okri
Sir Ben Golden Emuobowho Okri OBE FRSL (born 15 March 1959) is a Nigerian poet and novelist.
About Ben Okri
Sir Ben Golden Emuobowho Okri OBE FRSL (born 15 March 1959) is a Nigerian poet and novelist.
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