You learn to love by loving.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESThere is nothing small in the service of God.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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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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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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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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