Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIf you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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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 better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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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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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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He who complains, sins.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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