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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWe 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.
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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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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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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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Be who you are and be that well.
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You learn to love by loving.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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