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 SALESAnxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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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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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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He who complains, sins.
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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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