Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 2019

Thursday, August 8, 2019

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales

More Quotemeal

"In darkness there is no choice. It is light that enables us to see the differences between things; and it is Christ who gives us light."
"A stiff apology is a second insult."
"Humility is the root, mother, nurse, foundation, and bond of all virtue."
"The stream of spontaneous acts of Godly kindness carries us to the sea of contentment and peace."

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Illustration of François de Sales — "Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

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