To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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In everything, love simplicity.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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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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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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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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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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Be who you are and do that well.
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