Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESHave patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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It matters little how one begins, provided that he be resolved to go on well, and to end well.
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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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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.
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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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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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It 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.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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