Kevin Costner Quotes

I think religion is a funny thing because, when you see somebody who can really break it down, sometimes it feels foolish what you believe.

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• I think religion is a funny thing because, when you see somebody who can really break it down, sometimes it feels foolish what you believe.

  

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