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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESFor every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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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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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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