What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
St Francis De Sales on love
St Francis De Sales91 quotes“What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.”
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St Francis De SalesSt Francis De Sales It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
St Francis De SalesSt Francis De Sales 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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St Francis De SalesSt Francis De Sales 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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