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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESTo live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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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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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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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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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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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