He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhat we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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All 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.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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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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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.
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