Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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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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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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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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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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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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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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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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