He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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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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Be who you are and be that well.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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