It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESThere is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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