Quotemeal: Nov. 27th, 2002

Wednesday, November 27, 2002

"Love consents to all and commands only those who consent. Love is abdication. God is abdication."
— Simone Weil

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"In his love he clothes us, enfolds us and embraces us; that tender love completely surrounds us, never to leave us."
— Julian of Norwich —
"Relying on God has to start all over everyday, as if nothing has yet been done."
— C. S. Lewis —
"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 —
"God's heart is the most sensitive and tender of all. No act goes unnoticed, no matter how insignificant or small."
— Richard J. Foster —

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Illustration of Simone Weil — "Love consents to all and commands only those who consent. Love is abdication. God is abdication."

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