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?
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and do that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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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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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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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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He who complains, sins.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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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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You learn to love by loving.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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