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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBe who you are and be that well.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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Those who pray from the heart do not think about the prayer they are saying, but about the God to whom they pray.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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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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Truly it is a blessed thing to love on earth as we hope to love in Heaven, and to begin that friendship here which is to endure for ever there.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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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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One single day of devotion is worth more than a thousand years of worldly life.
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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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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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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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