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Tom Robbins

Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business.

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When someone refuses to believe in the idea of magic or the supernatural, they might end up putting their trust in more tangible but flawed systems like government and business. This suggests that disbelief in one kind of wonder can lead to blind faith in institutions that are often just as mysterious or unreliable.

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