He who complains, sins.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDo 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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