Quotemeal: Apr. 5th, 1950

Wednesday, April 5, 1950

"We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive."
— C. S. Lewis

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Illustration of C. S. Lewis — "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.