He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESIt is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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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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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
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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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What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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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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One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
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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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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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