One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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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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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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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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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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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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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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