Quote by Sarah Vowell Download Open image ““Don't bring up McKinley. Don't bring up McKinley.”” — Sarah Vowell ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.6 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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While I gave up God a long time ago, I never shook the habit of wanting to believe in something. So I replaced my… — Sarah Vowell Copy Share Image
