Ray Bradbury (Ray Douglas Bradbury) Quotes

If you don't want a man unhappy politically, don't give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one. Better yet, give him none.

Ray Bradbury

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• If you don't want a man unhappy politically, don't give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one. Better yet, give him none.

  

  Ray Bradbury
  • Worry
  • Sides
  • Unhappy