There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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.
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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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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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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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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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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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