Quotemeal: Nov. 17th, 1958

Monday, November 17, 1958

"The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving."
— Holmes

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Illustration of Holmes — "The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving."

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