Begging Quote by Louise Erdrich

“I don't pray. When I was young, I vowed I never would be caught begging God. If I want something I get it for myself. I go to church only to show the old hens they don't get me down.” quote by Louise Erdrich — Download Open image

“I don't pray. When I was young, I vowed I never would be caught begging God. If I want something I get it for myself. I go to church only to show the old hens they don't get me down.”

Louise Erdrich

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