Thursday, October 15, 2009

Quote of the Day

Today's quote is in memory of Bill Pritchard who passed away Tuesday, and will be laid to rest today. Bill was my wife's maternal grandfather, and one of the finest men I have ever known. He was strong, gentle, kind, compassionate, loving, giving, caring, and, to me, most of all, humble. He was a great man, and perhaps this quote explains why he was so great.

“We come nearest to the great when we are great in humility."

-- Rabindranath Tagore


Which reminds me of another great quote that Bill personified:

The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

-- Jesus of Nazareth

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