Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 2011

Monday, August 8, 2011

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales

More Quotemeal

"If the blind put their hand in God's they find their way more surely than those who see but have not faith or purpose."
— Helen Keller —
"Commitment without reflection is fanaticism in action, though reflection without commitment is the paralysis of all action."
— John Mackay —
"Take comfort, and recollect however little you and I may know, God knows; He knows Himself and you and me and all things; and His mercy is over all His works."
"Cure yourself of the condition of bothering about how you look to other people. Be concerned only . . . with the idea God has of you."

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Illustration of François de Sales — "Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

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