Quotemeal: Aug. 20th, 1964

Thursday, August 20, 1964

"Commitment without reflection is fanaticism in action, though reflection without commitment is the paralysis of all action."
— John Mackay

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Illustration of John Mackay — "Commitment without reflection is fanaticism in action, though reflection without commitment is the paralysis of all action."

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