All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDo not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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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.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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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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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.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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