I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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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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A 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.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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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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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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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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