Quotemeal: Apr. 17th, 1957

Wednesday, April 17, 1957

"Over the long run, love's power to forgive is stronger than hate's power to get even."
— Lewis B. Smedes

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Illustration of Lewis B. Smedes — "Over the long run, love's power to forgive is stronger than hate's power to get even."

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