In everything, love simplicity.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIn everything, love simplicity.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESFlowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESA 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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESFor every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWe 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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt 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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESLet the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESEvery Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhile I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDo not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHumor is the foundation of reconciliation.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDo not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESCook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe 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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