Let 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 SALESYou can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Be 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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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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 morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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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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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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