All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNever 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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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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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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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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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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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