Quotemeal: Oct. 27th, 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008

"Man does not rule over evil except when he refuses to do it. When he has truly done evil, he is its servant."
— Hildegard of Bingen

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Illustration of Hildegard of Bingen — "Man does not rule over evil except when he refuses to do it. When he has truly done evil, he is its servant."

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