# Quote — Ross Macdonald, Sleeping Beauty

> I knew how it was with drunks. They ran out of generosity, even for themselves.

- Author: [Ross Macdonald](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ross-macdonald.md)
- Book: [Sleeping Beauty](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ross-macdonald/sleeping-beauty.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/ross-macdonald/sleeping-beauty/i-knew-how

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> Every witness has his own way of creeping up on the truth.

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