There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESWhen you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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.
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He who complains, sins.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Don’t get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God’s Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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