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“A marble cutter, with chisel and hammer, was changing a stone into a statue. A preacher looking on said: "I wish I could deal such changing blows on stony hearts." The workman answered: "Maybe you could, if you worked like me, upon your knees."”

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Arthur Tappan Pierson
Arthur Tappan Pierson

Arthur Tappan Pierson was an American writer born on March 6, 1837, and died on June 3, 1911. His works covered a range of subjects including religion, history, and literature. more

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