Quotemeal: Oct. 2nd, 1945

Tuesday, October 2, 1945

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."
— William Shedd

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Illustration of William Shedd — "A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."

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