Quotemeal: May. 6th, 2008

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

"Our work here is brief but its reward is eternal. Do not be disturbed by the clamor of the world, which passes away like a shadow."
— Clare of Assisi

More Quotemeal

"Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test first before presenting the lesson."
Vernon Law
"The true Christian is like sandalwood, which imparts its fragrance to the axe which cuts it, without doing any harm in return."
Sundar Singh
"A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless."
Simone Weil
"It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."

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Illustration of Clare of Assisi — "Our work here is brief but its reward is eternal. Do not be disturbed by the clamor of the world, which passes away like a shadow."

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