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Quote by William George Jordan

“If there is a little sand in the sugar of home happiness, it really seems better to concentrate on the sweetness that remains than to carry around samples of the grit in envelopes of conversational confidence.”

Quote by William George Jordan

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William George Jordan
William George Jordan

William George Jordan was an American essayist born on March 6, 1864, and died in 1928. Known for his concise and profound essay style, Jordan's works covered a range of topics including morality, religion, and philosophy. more

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