The whole world is not worth one soul.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESEvery Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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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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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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