Change Quote by Ezra Taft Benson

“The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.” quote by Ezra Taft Benson — Download Open image

“The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.”

Ezra Taft Benson

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