Idleness is hells fishhook for catching souls.
IGNATIUS OF LOYOLAIf anyone asks you for something that you believe would be injurious to him, refuse, but in such a manner as not to lose his good-will.
More Ignatius of Loyola Quotes
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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It is not the finest wood that feeds the fire of Divine love, but the wood of the Cross.
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Let us work as if success depended upon ourselves alone, but with heartfelt conviction that we are doing nothing, and God everything.
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For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who disbelieve, no amount of proof is sufficient.
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He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
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Truth always ends by victory; it is not unassailable, but invincible.
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May it please Christ our Lord to grant us true humility and abnegation of will and judgment, so that we may deserve to begin to be His disciples.
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Concerning the harsh treatment of the body for our Lord’s sake, I would say, avoid anything that would cause the shedding even of a drop of blood.
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He who is not getting better is getting worse.
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The acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.
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To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.
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It is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.
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Considering that the blessed life we so long for consists in an intimate and true love of God Our Creator and Lord, which binds and obliges us all to a sincere love.
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You have given it all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and grace. That is enough for me.
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A person with imprecise ideas can understand little and be of less help to others.
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