Quotemeal: Dec. 3rd, 2025

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

"Why can't we build orphanages next to homes for the aged? If someone's sitting in a rocker, it won't be long before a kid will be in his lap."
— Cloris Leachman

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Illustration of Cloris Leachman — "Why can't we build orphanages next to homes for the aged? If someone's sitting in a rocker, it won't be long before a kid will be in his lap."

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

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