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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNever be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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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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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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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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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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