Quotemeal: Jan. 28th, 2004

Wednesday, January 28, 2004

"Who sits in solitude and is quiet has escaped from three wars: hearing, speaking, seeing; yet against one thing shall he continually battle: that is, his own heart."
— St. Antony

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"Those who keep speaking about the sun while walking under a cloudy sky are messengers of hope, the true saints of our day."
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"An undivided heart, which worships God alone and trusts him as it should, is raised above all anxiety for earthly wants."
J. C. Geikie
"A bold Christian is the highest style of a man."
Thomas Young
"We never become truly spiritual by sitting down and wishing to become so. You must undertake something so great that you cannot accomplish it unaided."

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Illustration of St. Antony — "Who sits in solitude and is quiet has escaped from three wars: hearing, speaking, seeing; yet against one thing shall he continually battle: that is, his own heart."

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