Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhile I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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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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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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You learn to love by loving.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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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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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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