Phillips Brooks Quotes

To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

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• To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

  

  Phillips Brooks
  • Good
  • Work
  • Done