All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and be that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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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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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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