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“And just then he realized in a flash that men have only this sad knowledge with which to heal themselves: when you lose life, you grow wise. But that is better than maiming life to hold it.”

Quote by John Holmes

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John Holmes, born on August 8, 1944, was a renowned male pornographic actor from the United States. He rose to fame in the 1970s and early 1980s in the adult film industry, known for his handsome appearance and sensual physique. Holmes' career was brief, but his status and influence in the adult film industry are still remembered today. more

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