It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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He who complains, sins.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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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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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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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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