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 greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."
"Faith is the bird that sings while it is yet dark."
Max Lucado
"Christians are not men and women who are hoping for salvation, but those who have experienced it."
"All that the downtrodden can do is go on hoping. After every disappointment they must find fresh reason for hope."

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Illustration

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.