Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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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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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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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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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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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.
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