Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhat we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESThe whole world is not worth one soul.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESLet God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNever 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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESOne single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGreat occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGod is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESThere is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESTruly 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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWe must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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