Quotemeal: Jul. 15th, 1959

Wednesday, July 15, 1959

"We must not be unjust and require from ourselves what is not in ourselves. Do not desire not to be what you are, but desire to be very well what you are."
— François de Sales

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Illustration of François de Sales — "We must not be unjust and require from ourselves what is not in ourselves. Do not desire not to be what you are, but desire to be very well what you are."

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