Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBy giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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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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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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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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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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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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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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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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He who complains, sins.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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