Ambivalence Quote by Jonathan Gottschall

“I think the proper attitude toward fighting sports is one of ambivalence. You can be drawn to them, but you should also be repelled by them.” quote by Jonathan Gottschall — Download Open image

“I think the proper attitude toward fighting sports is one of ambivalence. You can be drawn to them, but you should also be repelled by them.”

Jonathan Gottschall

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