A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for. —William G.T. Shedd
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.”

William G.T. Shedd theologian, teacher, pastor

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Riya from India AUGUST 15, 2017
A inspirational thought for ones who take everything for granted
rajadurai from a NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Thats true <3

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