Quotemeal: Oct. 23rd, 2008

Thursday, October 23, 2008

"The surest hindrance of success is to have too high a standard of refinement in our own minds, or too high an opinion of the judgement of the public. He who is determined not to be satisfied with anything short of perfection will never do anything to please himself or others."
— Hazlitt

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Illustration

Illustration of Hazlitt — "The surest hindrance of success is to have too high a standard of refinement in our own minds, or too high an opinion of the judgement of the public. He who is determined not to be satisfied with anything short of perfection will never do anything to please himself or others."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, October 23, 2008

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
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The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"If we would rightly "acquaint ourselves with God, and be at peace," we must know him as he has revealed himself, not only in the unity of his essence...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him."

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