J. Michael Straczynski Quotes

I'm a big believer in the idea that while we are the sum of our tears, we are also the product of our choices in how we deal with those tears.

J. Michael Straczynski

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• I'm a big believer in the idea that while we are the sum of our tears, we are also the product of our choices in how we deal with those tears.

  

  J. Michael Straczynski
  • Choices
  • Tears
  • Product