“A promise is binding in the inverse ratio of the numbers to whom it is made.”
Quote by Thomas de Quincey
Work
The Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
This book is a personal account detailing the author's journey into and out of opium addiction, exploring the psychological and physical effects of the drug. The text provides insight into the 19th-century culture surrounding addiction and its treatment. more
Author
Thomas de Quincey
Thomas de Quincey was an English essayist and critic, renowned for his personal experiences and philosophical reflections on opium. His work 'On the Use and Abuse of Opium' is one of the most famous autobiographical essays of the 19th century and has had a profound impact on literature and psychology. more
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