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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDo not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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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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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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.
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You learn to love by loving.
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