Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhat we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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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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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.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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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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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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