Quotemeal: Apr. 16th, 2011

Saturday, April 16, 2011

"For I seek not to understand in order that I may believe; but I believe in order that I may understand, for I believe for this reason: that unless I believe, I cannot understand."
— Anselm of Canterbury

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Illustration of Anselm of Canterbury — "For I seek not to understand in order that I may believe; but I believe in order that I may understand, for I believe for this reason: that unless I believe, I cannot understand."

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