It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWe may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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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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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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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 to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end 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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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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