All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and be that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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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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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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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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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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To lose ourselves in God is simply to give up our own will to Him. When a soul can truly say Lord I have no other will than Thine it is truly lost in God and united to Him.
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