Human nature Quote by Romain Gary

“He gave up. It was no use. She wasn’t listening. He was finding himself in a situation as old as mankind itself: reason against superstition.” quote by Romain Gary — Download Open image

““He gave up. It was no use. She wasn’t listening. He was finding himself in a situation as old as mankind itself: reason against superstition.””

Romain Gary

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