Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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He who complains, sins.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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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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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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