Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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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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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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