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.
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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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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You learn to love by loving.
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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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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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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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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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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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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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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During the night we must wait for the light.
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