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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.

St Francis De Sales

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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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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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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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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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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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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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Born Desire Insult Patience
A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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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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Angry Enemy Exception Ourselves Scream Soul
All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these two things best, has made himself most saintly.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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Be who you are and be that well.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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