Quotemeal: Jun. 17th, 2006

Saturday, June 17, 2006

"Men can heal lust. Angels can heal malice. God alone can cure pride."
— John Climacus

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Illustration of John Climacus — "Men can heal lust. Angels can heal malice. God alone can cure pride."

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