We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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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 with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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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.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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