Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESFaith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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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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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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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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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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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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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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