Believe Quote by John Steinbeck

“Like most modern people, I don't believe in prophecy or magic and then spend half my time practicing it.” quote by John Steinbeck — Download Open image

“Like most modern people, I don't believe in prophecy or magic and then spend half my time practicing it.”

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