By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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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.
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He who complains, sins.
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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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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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