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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
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"Joseph Had a Little Overcoat" Quotes

A timeless tale of creativity and resourcefulness, as Joseph ingeniously repurposes his worn-out coat into a series of smaller items.

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Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes.

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perseverance

So Joseph made a jacket out of it and went on with his day.

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resourcefulness

But when Joseph's jacket got old and worn, he made a vest out of it and went on with his day.

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adaptability

And when Joseph's vest got old and worn, he made a scarf out of it and went on with his day.

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creativity

And when Joseph's scarf got old and worn, he made a tie out of it and went on with his day.

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resourcefulness

And when Joseph's tie got old and worn, he made a handkerchief out of it and went on with his day.

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adaptability

And when Joseph's handkerchief got old and worn, he made a button out of it and went on with his day.

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creativity

And when Joseph's button got old and worn, he lost it and went on with his day.

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acceptance

But even without his button, Joseph went on with his day.

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perseverance

Joseph had a little overcoat... and it lasted a long, long time.

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endurance