“Priests are no more necessary to religion than politicians to patriotism” – John Haynes Holmes
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"Priests are no more necessary to religion than politicians to patriotism" – John Haynes Holmes
"Priests are no more necessary to religion than politicians to patriotism" – John Haynes Holmes
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