Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDo not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Never 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?
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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 morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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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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