It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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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Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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