Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESAll 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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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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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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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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