Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIn everything, love simplicity.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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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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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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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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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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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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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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