Quotemeal: Dec. 10th, 1964

Thursday, December 10, 1964

"Some complain because the rose has thorns; Some give thanks because the thorns have roses."
— Barbara Johnson

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Illustration of Barbara Johnson — "Some complain because the rose has thorns; Some give thanks because the thorns have roses."

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