There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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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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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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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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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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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