You learn to love by loving.
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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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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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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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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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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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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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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In everything, love simplicity.
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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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