Quote by F. Gonzalez-Crussi
Ceremony and ritual spring from our heart of hearts: those who gov

Ceremony and ritual spring from our heart of hearts: those who govern us know it well, for they would sooner deny us bread than dare alter the observance of tradition. – F. Gonzalez-Crussi

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