God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHe who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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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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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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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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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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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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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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