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Do 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.

St Francis De Sales

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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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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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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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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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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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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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