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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.

St Francis De Sales

Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

God Heart Prayer Yourself
During the night we must wait for the light.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Light Night Wait
Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Beginning Break Friendship
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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Advantage Confession Life Order Spiritual
It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Beginning End Himself Move On
Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Agreement Devotion Unity
Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Come Future Present Thinking
Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Foundation Humor
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Gentle Reality Strength Strong
Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Angry Animal Sight
Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Calm Compare Hurry Lose Peace Soul Spirit
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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Care God Heart See Start Strive Yourself
Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Charity Cook Sweet Taste Truth
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 SALES

Himself Science Suffering
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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Courage Heart Imperfection Patience Rise
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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Calm Hurry Quiet Spirit World Yourself

Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.

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