Quotemeal: Dec. 19th, 2026

Saturday, December 19, 2026

"The person rowing the boat seldom has time to rock it."
— Bill Copeland

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"A godly mind prizes honor above worldly good."
— Rembrandt —
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— Peter Damian —
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— John Henry Newman —

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Illustration of Bill Copeland — "The person rowing the boat seldom has time to rock it."

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

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