One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHe who complains, sins.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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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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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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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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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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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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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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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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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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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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