Contradiction Quote by James Martineau

“The heavens, with their everlasting faithfulness, look down on no sadder contradiction than the sluggard and the slattern in their prayers.” quote by James Martineau — Download Open image

“The heavens, with their everlasting faithfulness, look down on no sadder contradiction than the sluggard and the slattern in their prayers.”

James Martineau

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