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The greatest defect of common education is, that we are in the habit of putting pleasure all on one side, and weariness on the other all weariness in study, all pleasure in idleness.
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 desirable is this simplicity! Who will give it to me? I will quit all else it is the pearl of great price.
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The smallest things become great when God requires them of us they are small only in themselves they are always great when they are done for God.
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You really don't even own the present moment, for even this belongs to God.
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We must truly serve those whom we appear to command we must bear with their imperfections, correct them with gentleness and patience, and lead them in the way to heaven.
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Let us endeavor to commence every enterprise with a pure view to the glory of God, continue it without distraction, and finish it without impatience.
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It is better to die than to tell a lie
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Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged, a simple movement of heart toward God will renew our powers. Whatever he may demand of us, he will give us at the moment the strength and courage that we need.
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I would have every minister of the gospel address his audience with the zeal of a friend, with the generous energy of a father, and with the exuberant affection of a mother.
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