We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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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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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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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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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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