Quotemeal: Dec. 8th, 1954

Wednesday, December 8, 1954

"The point of having an open mind, like having an open mouth, is to close it on something solid."
— G. K. Chesterton

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Illustration of G. K. Chesterton — "The point of having an open mind, like having an open mouth, is to close it on something solid."

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