We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESLet the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
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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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You learn to love by loving.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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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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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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