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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESDuring the night we must wait for the light.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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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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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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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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Be who you are and do that well.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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