A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESAnxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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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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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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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. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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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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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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