You learn to love by loving.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDo not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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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.
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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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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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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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