W. C. Fields Quotes

Abstaining is favorable both to the head and the pocket.

W. C. Fields

• Head
• Pocket
• Favorable

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• Abstaining is favorable both to the head and the pocket.

  

  W. C. Fields
  • Head
  • Pocket
  • Favorable