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.
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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Be who you are and be that well.
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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In everything, love simplicity.
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Work hard every day at increasing your purity of heart, which consists in appraising things and weighing them in the balance of God’s will.
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The whole world is not worth one soul.
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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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He who complains, sins.
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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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If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show.
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