Quotemeal: Oct. 1st, 1943

Friday, October 1, 1943

"Pride is the utter poverty of soul disguised as riches, imaginary light where in fact there is darkness."
— John Climacus

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"Experience makes us see an enormous difference between piety and goodness."
"The golden rule for understanding in spiritual matters is not intellect, but obedience."

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Illustration of John Climacus — "Pride is the utter poverty of soul disguised as riches, imaginary light where in fact there is darkness."

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