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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHalf an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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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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