Quotemeal: Feb. 23rd, 2009

Monday, February 23, 2009

"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."
— Thomas Jefferson

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Illustration of Thomas Jefferson — "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."

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