Quotemeal: May. 16th, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

"The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss."
— Thomas a Kempis

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Illustration of Thomas a Kempis — "The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss."

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