Quotemeal: Nov. 3rd, 2006

Friday, November 3, 2006

"There is nothing that we can see on earth which does not either show the wretchedness of man or the mercy of God. One either sees the powerlessness of man without God, or the strength of man with God."
— Blaise Pascal

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Illustration of Blaise Pascal — "There is nothing that we can see on earth which does not either show the wretchedness of man or the mercy of God. One either sees the powerlessness of man without God, or the strength of man with God."

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