Quotemeal: Jul. 4th, 1961

Tuesday, July 4, 1961

"Give what you have; to someone it may be better than you dare to think."
— Longfellow

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Illustration of Longfellow — "Give what you have; to someone it may be better than you dare to think."

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