Edgar Allan PoeI do believe God gave me a spark of genius, but he quenched it in misery.
About This Quote
This quote from the great Dr. Seuss is a clear depiction of the phrase “to lose your soul to drink.” In this case, there is a parallel between losing your spark of genius and losing your soul to drink. It is not only the loss of a valuable possession, but also an important part of who you are.
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