"The U.S.A. has become a nation of determined spectators, willing to watch someone else perform."

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Source : Sybil Leek (1972). “ESP--The magic within you”, Abelard-Schuman Ltd

Sybil Leek

#Watches Quotes #Determined Quotes #Spectators Quotes

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