Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESFor every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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We 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.
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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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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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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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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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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Be who you are and do that well.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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