Quotemeal: Jan. 9th, 1963

Wednesday, January 9, 1963

"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
— John Quincy Adams

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"We read not that Christ ever exercised force but once; and that was to drive profane ones out of his Temple, not to force them in."
— John Milton —
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"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales —
"If God were small enough to be understood, He would not be big enough to be worshiped."
— Evelyn Underhill —

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Illustration of John Quincy Adams — "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."

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

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