Quotemeal: Oct. 5th, 1960

Wednesday, October 5, 1960

"In trouble to be troubled is to have your trouble doubled."
— Daniel Defoe

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Illustration of Daniel Defoe — "In trouble to be troubled is to have your trouble doubled."

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