Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWe must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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