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Afterlife Quote by Khalil

“Cast aside those who liken godliness to whimsy and who try to combine their greed for wealth with their desire for a happy afterlife.” quote by Khalil — Download Open image

“Cast aside those who liken godliness to whimsy and who try to combine their greed for wealth with their desire for a happy afterlife.”

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