Quotemeal: Apr. 12th, 1961

Wednesday, April 12, 1961

"If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back."
— John of the Cross

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Illustration of John of the Cross — "If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back."

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

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