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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.

St Francis De Sales

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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Determination God Simplicity
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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Advantage Confession Life Order Spiritual
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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Patience Yourself
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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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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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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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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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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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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