It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIn everything, love simplicity.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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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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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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