A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
ST FRANCIS DE SALESFriendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
More St Francis De Sales Quotes
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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Nothing appeases an enraged elephant so much as the sight of a little lamb.
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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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Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
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There is nothing small in the service of God.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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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.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
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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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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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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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There is no artifice as good and desirable as simplicity.
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