Quotemeal: Aug. 10th, 1947

Sunday, August 10, 1947

"Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness."
Seneca
"The truly generous is the truly wise, and he who loves not others, lives unblest."
Henry Home
"We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves to be like other people."
"Satan's number one weapon is pride. God's number one defense is humility."

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Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "Other sins find their vent in the accomplishment of evil deeds, whereas pride lies in wait for good deeds, to destroy them."

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