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

"The essence of chastity is not the suppression of lust, but the total orientation of one's life towards a goal."
"The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart."
St. Jerome
"The word of God hidden in the heart is a stubborn voice to suppress."
Billy Graham
"God is not interested in our spiritual life. He's interested in our life."
John Ortberg

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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.