When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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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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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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
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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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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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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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He who complains, sins.
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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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