Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESCook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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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 not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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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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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Let 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.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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