Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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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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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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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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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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