Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESNothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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You learn to love by loving.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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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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