To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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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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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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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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