Quotemeal: Aug. 13th, 1954

Friday, August 13, 1954

"The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example."
— Thomas Morell

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Illustration of Thomas Morell — "The first great gift we can bestow on others is a good example."

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