It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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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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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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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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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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He who complains, sins.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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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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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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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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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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