A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESThose who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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