He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhere there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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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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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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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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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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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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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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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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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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