“When it all comes down to dust I will kill you if I must, I will help you if I can.”

— Leonard Cohen

"Story of Isaac"
Songs from a Room (1969)
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When it all comes down to dust I will help you if I must, I will kill you if I can.

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Canadian poet and singer-songwriter 1934–2016

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