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Dissent Quote by Rollo May

“In religion, it is not the sycophants or those who cling most faithfully to the status quo who are ultimately praised. It is the insurgents.” quote by Rollo May — Download Open image

“In religion, it is not the sycophants or those who cling most faithfully to the status quo who are ultimately praised. It is the insurgents.”

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