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I'm A Sucker For Nice Religious Leaders. I Fall For It Every Time.
-Richard Dawkins
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I'm A Sucker For Nice Religious Leaders.
Richard Dawkins
I'm A Sucker For Nice Religious Leaders. I Fall For It Every Time.
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