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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.

St Francis De Sales

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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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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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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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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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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?
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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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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