Conflict Quote by Graham Greene

“Unfortunately the innocent are always involved in any conflict. Always, everywhere, there is some voice crying from a tower.” quote by Graham Greene — Download Open image

“Unfortunately the innocent are always involved in any conflict. Always, everywhere, there is some voice crying from a tower.”

Graham Greene

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