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If 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.

St Francis De Sales

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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If 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.
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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 matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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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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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.
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You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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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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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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If 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.

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