Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue. ST FRANCIS DE SALES FoolsHimselfHoldManWisdom
I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed. ST FRANCIS DE SALES DisturbHeartTalkTongue
Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there. ST FRANCIS DE SALES BeginningEarthEnduranceHeavenHopeLoveTrue
What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience. ST FRANCIS DE SALES LoveNeedOceanPatienceUnderstand
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. ST FRANCIS DE SALES HolyLifeLiveOurselvesVirtueWork
You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar. ST FRANCIS DE SALES AttractionChoiceYourself
It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things. ST FRANCIS DE SALES ComplaintGreatnessImperfection
It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce. ST FRANCIS DE SALES BadBetterExcellenceSilenceTalk
