Charity Quote by Elizabeth Keckley

“None of us are perfect, for which reason we should heed the voice of charity when it whispers in our ears, "Do not magnify the imperfections of others.” quote by Elizabeth Keckley — Download Open image

“None of us are perfect, for which reason we should heed the voice of charity when it whispers in our ears, "Do not magnify the imperfections of others.”

Elizabeth Keckley

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