Wine is the drink of the gods, milk the drink of babes, tea the drink of women, and water the drink of beasts.
John Stuart BlackieAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: July 28, 1809
- Died: March 2, 1895
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