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Resign every forbidden joy restrain every wish that is not referred to God's will banish all eager desires, all anxiety desire only the will of God seek him alone and supremely, and you will find peace.
Francois Fenelon
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Francois Fenelon
Age: 63 †
Born: 1651
Born: August 6
Died: 1715
Died: January 7
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How can you expect God to speak in that gentle and inward voice which melts the soul, when you are making so much noise with your rapid reflections? Be silent and God will speak again.
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