God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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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He who complains, sins.
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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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Be who you are and be that well.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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If, 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.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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