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“People throw away what they could have by insisting on perfection, which they cannot have, and looking for it where they will never find it”

Quote by Edith Schaeffer

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Edith Schaeffer

Edith Schaeffer, born on November 3, 1914, and died on March 30, 2013, was a renowned Christian author and thinker. Her works covered a wide range of fields, including family, education, and faith, and had a profound impact on contemporary Christian culture. more

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