All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESEvery 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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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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Be who you are and do that well.
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He who complains, sins.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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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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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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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