How do I set up Firefox to clear my browsing history and tabs when I quit?

Unless I go to settings and clear everything before I quit Firefox, next time I open it I am on the last page I was browsing during the previous session. I would like Firebox to open in the home page, with all tabs and history cleared.

Sorry, Right we don't have that option.
We have only clearing the cookies and history from the Settings button.

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