Though loyal and able and brave, Pea had never displayed the slightest ability to learn from his experience, … - Larry McMurtry

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I read that heavy drinking is bad for your health. I decided I better stop reading.

Larry McMurtry

Though loyal and able and brave, Pea had never displayed the slightest ability to learn from his experience, though his experience was considerable. Time and again he would walk up on the wrong side of a horse that was known to kick, and then look surprised when he got kicked.

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