Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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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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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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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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