I am thankful to God for this approval of the people; but while deeply grateful for this mark of their confidence in me, if I know my heart, my gratitude is free from any taint of personal triumph. I do not impugn the motives of any one opposed to me.... St. Nicholas - Página 1087editado por - 1906Visualização integral - Acerca deste livro
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