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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Quotes

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. quote: "Every year, if not every day, we have to wager our salvation..."

Every year, if not every day, we have to wager our salvation upon some prophecy based upon imperfect knowledge.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

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