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?
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHumility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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He who complains, sins.
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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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You learn to love by loving.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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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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Be who you are and be that well.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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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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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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