Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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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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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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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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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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