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Saint Francis De Sales Inspirational Quotes (119)

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To be pleased at correction and reproofs shows that one loves the virtues which are contrary to those faults for which he is corrected and reproved. And, therefore, it is a great sign of advancement in perfection.
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I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.
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It is not those who commit the least faults who are the most holy, but those who have the greatest courage, the greatest generosity, the greatest love, who make the boldest efforts to overcome themselves, and are not immediately apprehensive about tripping.
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Trouble that is easily recognized is half-cured.
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I have the same opinion of dances that physicians have of mushrooms: the best of them are good for nothing.
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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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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself.
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He who can preserve gentleness amid pains, and peace amid worry multitude of affairs, is almost perfect.
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Souls do not wish to be bullied, but gently brought back such is the nature of man.
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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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I see crosses at every turn. My flesh shudders over it, but my heart adores them. Yes, I hail you, crosses little and great, I hail you, and kiss your feet, unworthy of the honor of your shadow.
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Every morning prepare your soul for a tranquil day.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
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Faith fills a man with love for the beauty of its truth, with faith in the truth of its beauty
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The Prayer of the sick person is his patience and his acceptance of his sickness for the love of Jesus Christ. Make sickness itself a prayer, for there is none more powerful, save martyrdom!
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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The declared enemies of God and His Church, heretics and schismatics, must be criticized as much as possible, as long as truth is not denied. It is a work of charity to shout: 'Here is the wolf!' when it enters the flock or anywhere else.
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Do not complain then of your poverty, my daughter, - we only complain of that which is unwelcome, and if poverty is unwelcome to you, you are no longer poor in spirit.
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By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.
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What son would not bring his mother back to life and would not bring her into paradise after her death if he could?
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He prays well who is so absorbed with God that he does not know he is praying.
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