Quotemeal: Jul. 25th, 1946

Thursday, July 25, 1946

"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."
— Thomas à Kempis

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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.