Quotemeal: Aug. 22nd, 1962

Wednesday, August 22, 1962

"Be thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be ready to receive greater."
— Thomas à Kempis

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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Be thankful for the least gift, so shalt thou be ready to receive greater."

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