All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESYou can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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He who complains, sins.
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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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