Quotemeal: Aug. 1st, 2006

Tuesday, August 1, 2006

"Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not."
— Samuel Johnson

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"I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose."
Epictetus
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"Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can."
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."
Nikka, age 6

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Illustration of Samuel Johnson — "Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not."

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