Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems to be going wrong. What is anything in life compared to peace of soul?
ST FRANCIS DE SALESMake yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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Be who you are and do that well.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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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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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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He who complains, sins.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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