Many a thief is a better man than many a clergyman, and miles nearer t…

George MacDonald
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Many a thief is a better man than many a clergyman, and miles nearer to the gate of the kingdom. ✨ George MacDonald (2015). The Complete Works of George MacDonald: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry, Theological Writings & Essays (Illustrated): The Princess and the Goblin, Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, Lilith, England’s Antiphon, David Elginbrod, Malcolm, The Light Princess, The Golden Key and many more, p.10702, e-artnow
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