Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESGod takes pleasure to see you take your little steps; and like a good father who holds his child by the hand, He will accommodate His steps to yours and will be content to go no faster than you. Why do you worry?
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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Many who confess their venial sins out of custom and concern for order but without thought of amendment remain burdened with them for their whole life and thus lose many spiritual benefits and advantages.
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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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Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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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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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
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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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God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Humility consists in not esteeming ourselves above other men, and in not seeking to be esteemed above them.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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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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Be who you are and be that well.
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