Quotemeal: Nov. 27th, 1958

Thursday, November 27, 1958

"Love consents to all and commands only those who consent. Love is abdication. God is abdication."
— Simone Weil

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"Dreams grow holy put in action."
"Any woodsman can tell you that in a broken and sundered nest, one can hardly expect to find more than a precious few whole eggs. So it is with the family."
"The stream of spontaneous acts of Godly kindness carries us to the sea of contentment and peace."
"Our faith and our friendships are not shattered by one big act, but by many small neglects."

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Illustration of Simone Weil — "Love consents to all and commands only those who consent.  Love is abdication.  God is abdication."

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