Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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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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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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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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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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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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