"The strong hands of God twisted the crown of thorns into a crown of glory; and in such hands we are safe."
"Many promising reconciliations have broken down because while both parties come prepared to forgive, neither party come prepared to be forgiven."
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Source: The Anatomy of Courage. Book by Charles Wilson, 1945.
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