“In the deep jungles of Africa, a traveler was making a long trek. Coolies had been engaged from a tribe to carry the loads. The first day they marched rapidly and went far. The traveler had high hopes of a speedy journey. But the second morning these jungle tribesmen refused to move. For some strange reason they just sat and rested. On inquiry as to the reason for this strange behavior, the traveler was informed that they had gone too fast the first day, and that they were now waiting for their souls to catch up with their bodies.”
Quote by Lettie Cowman
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Lettie Cowman
Lettie Cowman was an American writer born on March 3, 1870, and died on April 17, 1960. Known for her works that focus on female perspectives and religious themes, she was a prominent figure in American literature at the turn of the 20th century. more
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