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.
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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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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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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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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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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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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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