Ah, the prayers of the millions, how they must fight and destroy each other on their way to the throne of God.
JOHN STEINBECK
JOHN STEINBECK
John Steinbeck on fight
John Steinbeck84 quotes“Ah, the prayers of the millions, how they must fight and destroy each other on their way to the throne of God.”
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