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Fear Quote by Ann Druyan

“If you are searching for sacred knowledge and not just a palliative for your fears, then you will train yourself to be a good skeptic.” quote by Ann Druyan — Download Open image

“If you are searching for sacred knowledge and not just a palliative for your fears, then you will train yourself to be a good skeptic.”

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