All 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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESA 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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