Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESPride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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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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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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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He who complains, sins.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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