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.
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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During the night we must wait for the light.
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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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Whatever happens, abide steadfast in a determination to cling simply to God.
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While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Let us think only of spending the present day well. Then when tomorrow shall have come, it will be called today, and then we will think about it.
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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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In everything, love simplicity.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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We have freedom to do good or evil; yet to make choice of evil, is not to use, but to abuse our freedom.
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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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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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Let God be the air in which your heart breathes at ease.
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Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
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