There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESEvery morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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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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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 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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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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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.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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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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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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You learn to love by loving.
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Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself…If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes … you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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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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