Quotemeal: Apr. 22nd, 1948

Thursday, April 22, 1948

"Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength."
— Francis de Sales

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"The kingdom of heaven is not for the well meaning but for the desperate."
James Denney
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St. Ambrose
"For God to explain a trial would be to destroy its purpose, calling forth simple faith and implicit obedience."

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Illustration of Francis de Sales — "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength."

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