John ScalziDamn real live people, getting in the way of peaceful ideals.
About This Quote
This quote is an expression of frustration with the concept of people who don’t live what they preach. It refers to people who claim to be good, but in truth are not. All too often, people who preach peace and justice don’t live up to their words.
Source: Old Mans War
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