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.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHave Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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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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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
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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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We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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