If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGreat occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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You 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.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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He who complains, sins.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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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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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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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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You learn to love by loving.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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