Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESOne rarely does well what one rarely does.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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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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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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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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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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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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