A Quote by Edward Abbey

Is the Archbishop's blessing any more meaningful than the Politician's handshake? The come, they go, with bigger things than us on their minds.

Edward Abbey

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Any Archbishop Bigger Blessing Come Go Handshake Meaningful Minds More Politician Than Things Us

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Edward Abbey
American - Author
January 29, 1927 - March 14, 1989

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