Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBy giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Be who you are and be that well.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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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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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with 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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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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