One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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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In everything, love simplicity.
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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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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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You learn to love by loving.
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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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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
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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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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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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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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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