“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”

— Maya Angelou

Source: Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer

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American author and poet 1928–2014

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