We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESLet 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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.
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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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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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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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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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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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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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