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“You know I've smoked a lot of grassO' Lord, I've popped a lot of pillsBut I never touched nothin'That my spirit could kill.”

Quote by Hoyt Axton

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Hoyt Axton was an American singer-songwriter known for his unique country rock style and emotive voice. His musical career began in the 1960s, during which he wrote many classic songs, including 'Joy to the World' and 'Don't Let the Good Times Fool You'. Axton's career spanned multiple musical genres, including country, rock, and gospel music. more

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Book:Criticisms, reflections, and maxims of Goethe: Tr., with an introduction

Source: Criticisms, reflections, and maxims of Goethe: Tr., with an introduction