We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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