The whole world is not worth one soul.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESTrue progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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He who complains, sins.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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You learn to love by loving.
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