You learn to love by loving.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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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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You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little 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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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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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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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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