Dave Smalley Quotes

I think having some sort of religious faith can be helpful for many people, because it kind of puts things in perspective a bit.

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• I think having some sort of religious faith can be helpful for many people, because it kind of puts things in perspective a bit.

  

  Dave Smalley
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  • Faith