Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHalf an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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?
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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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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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Be who you are and be that well.
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You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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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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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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