Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHumor is the foundation of reconciliation.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in 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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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You learn to love by loving.
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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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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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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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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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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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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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