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.
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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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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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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Be who you are and do that well.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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He who complains, sins.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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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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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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