When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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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 be that well.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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