Doe Quote by Philip Pullman Download Open image “You don't win races by wishing, you win them by running faster than everyone else does.” — Philip Pullman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.5 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Doe Faster Race Running Winning Wish
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