When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESThere is nothing small in the service of God.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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He who complains, sins.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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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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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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