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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESLet 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.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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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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Friendship requires great communication.
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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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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
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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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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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