By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGod will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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You learn to love by loving.
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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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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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