What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESCook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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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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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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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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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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