Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and do that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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He who complains, sins.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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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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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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