Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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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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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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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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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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.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
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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 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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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