Quotemeal: Mar. 27th, 2006

Monday, March 27, 2006

"I have read Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give thee rest.'"
— St. Augustine of Hippo

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Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "I have read Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give thee rest.'"

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

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