Quotemeal: Oct. 23rd, 1961

Monday, October 23, 1961

"Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst."
— Frederick Buechner

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Illustration of Frederick Buechner — "Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst."

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