Quotemeal: Aug. 1st, 2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026

"Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not."
— Samuel Johnson

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Illustration of Samuel Johnson — "Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not."

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

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