Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and do that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Be who you are and be that well.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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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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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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