Better world Quote by Gene Roddenberry

“In a better world, I can do anything. I'll be there in a better world. In a better world, they will not laugh at me or look down their nose at me.” quote by Gene Roddenberry — Download Open image

“In a better world, I can do anything. I'll be there in a better world. In a better world, they will not laugh at me or look down their nose at me.”

Gene Roddenberry

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