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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and be that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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God takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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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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Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
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Let the enemy rage at the gate; let him knock, pound, scream, howl; let him do his worst. We know for certain that he cannot enter our soul except by the door of our consent.
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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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