Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
-
Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
He who complains, sins.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
-
It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
-
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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
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?
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
Be who you are and do that well.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES -
You learn to love by loving.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES