Quotemeal: Sep. 3rd, 1948

Friday, September 3, 1948

"Some people work to give their kids a car so they can get away. I'd rather work to give my kids a home that they'd like to stick around so their friends have a place to hang out with their new cars."
— Rich Melheim

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Illustration of Rich Melheim — "Some people work to give their kids a car so they can get away. I'd rather work to give my kids a home that they'd like to stick around so their friends have a place to hang out with their new cars."

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