He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
ST FRANCIS DE SALES
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St Francis De Sales91 quotes“He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.”
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