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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.

St Francis De Sales

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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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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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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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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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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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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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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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