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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.

St Francis De Sales

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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES

Born Desire Insult Patience
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.
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Calm Hurry Quiet Spirit World Yourself
Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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Angel Present See Yourself
While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Busy Greatness Myself Small Value
It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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Beginning End Himself Move On
Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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Beginning Earth Endurance Heaven Hope Love True
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Courage Imperfection Lose Yourself
Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Charity Cook Sweet Taste Truth
God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Failure God Strength Suffering Yourself
If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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Angry Artificial Gentle Glow Humility Nature Proud Reality
The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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God Happiness Joy Step
Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Care God Health Service
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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Confidence God Prosperity Resolution Yourself
There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Beginning Better Spiritual
Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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Be Yourself Perfection Self Love Try
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
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Courage Heart Imperfection Patience Rise

There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.

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