It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESBy turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Every moment comes to us pregnant with a command from God, only to pass on and plunge into eternity, there to remain forever what we have made of it.
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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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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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If you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness. The human mind is so constructed that it resists rigor, and yields to softness.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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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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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
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