If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
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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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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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