During the night we must wait for the light.
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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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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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.
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Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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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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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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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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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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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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