By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIn everything, love simplicity.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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He who complains, sins.
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You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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