By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHumility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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He who complains, sins.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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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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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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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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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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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.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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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