During the night we must wait for the light.
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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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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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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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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