Quotemeal: Oct. 18th, 2008

Saturday, October 18, 2008

"Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them."
— Aristotle

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Illustration of Aristotle — "Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them."

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