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Anything large enough for a wish to light upon, is large enough to hang a prayer upon.

George MacDonald

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George MacDonald
Age: 80 †
Born: 1824
Born: December 10
Died: 1905
Died: September 18
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Anything
Enough
Hang
Large
Prayer
Upon
Wish
Light

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