Sarah Vowell quote: The only thing more dangerous than an idea is a belief. And by dangerous I don't mean thought-provoking. I mean: ...

The only thing more dangerous than an idea is a belief. And by dangerous I don't mean thought-provoking. I mean: might get people killed.

~ Sarah Vowell ~

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