Quotemeal: Jun. 3rd, 1956

Sunday, June 3, 1956

"The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it of their fellow-men; and no one who has the power of granting it can refuse it without guilt."
— Walter Scott

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Illustration of Walter Scott — "The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it of their fellow-men; and no one who has the power of granting it can refuse it without guilt."

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