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.
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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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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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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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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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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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