Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESYou learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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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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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in 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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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