God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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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 nothing small in the service of God.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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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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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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