He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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There is nothing small in the service of 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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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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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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If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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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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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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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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