One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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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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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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