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“Before forty, you think that exhaustion is something like a long-lasting hangover. But at forty you learn all about it. Even your passions exhaust you.”

Quote by Kevin Barry

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Kevin Barry, an Irish writer, was born in 1969 and passed away on November 1, 1920. Barry is known for his unique literary style and profound insights into Irish society. more

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