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.
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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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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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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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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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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