While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIf, 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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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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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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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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Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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