Quotemeal: Aug. 22nd, 2008

Friday, August 22, 2008

"Nothing will ever be attempted, if all possible objections must first be overcome."
— Samuel Johnson

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Illustration of Samuel Johnson — "Nothing will ever be attempted, if all possible objections must first be overcome."

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