“Our souls may all be equal in the sight of the Lord, but our gumption and ingenuity ain't. So the results of man's labor will never be equal.”
Book:Song of Years
Quote by Bess Streeter Aldrich
Work
Song of Years
This book is a reflective narrative that delves into the human experience, focusing on the significance of the years that pass and the memories they leave behind. more
Author
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Bess Streeter Aldrich was an American author born on February 17, 1881, and died on August 3, 1954. Known for her depiction of rural life in the American Midwest, her works, such as 'The Little City', have become classics of American literature. more
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