True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWe must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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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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During the night we must wait for the light.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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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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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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You learn to love by loving.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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