Quotemeal: Oct. 1st, 1955

Saturday, October 1, 1955

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

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"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for."
"Best of all is, God is with us."
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John Owen
"Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained."
C. S. Lewis

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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.