Quotemeal: Apr. 12th, 1957

Friday, April 12, 1957

"If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back."
— John of the Cross

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"Whatever else may be said of man, this one thing is clear: He is not what he is capable of being."
— G. K. Chesterton —
"The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter."
— John of the Cross —
"I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light."
— Mary Gardiner Brainard —
"I have read Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden...."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —

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Illustration of John of the Cross — "If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back."

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

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