We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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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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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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