Quotemeal: Jun. 17th, 2026

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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

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"God examines both rich and poor, not according to their lands and houses, but according to the riches of their hearts."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —
"The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs."
— Vance Havner —
"The unbelieving mind would not be convinced by any proof, and the worshiping heart needs none."
— A. W. Tozer —
"Every man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual..."
— Thomas à Kempis —

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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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