Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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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In everything, love simplicity.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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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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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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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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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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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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You learn to love by loving.
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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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