Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESAll 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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Friendship requires great communication.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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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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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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