We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGod will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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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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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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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 Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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