He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIn everything, love simplicity.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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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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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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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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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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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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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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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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