We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and do that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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