Quotemeal: Nov. 5th, 2005

Saturday, November 5, 2005

"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."
— William James

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Illustration of William James — "The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."

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