During the night we must wait for the light.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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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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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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