Quotemeal: Jun. 5th, 1958

Thursday, June 5, 1958

"The noble love of Jesus impels a man to do great things, and stirs him up to be always longing for what is more perfect."
— Thomas à Kempis

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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "The noble love of Jesus impels a man to do great things, and stirs him up to be always longing for what is more perfect."

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