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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
Saint Francis de Sales
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Saint Francis de Sales
Age: 55 †
Born: 1567
Born: August 26
Died: 1622
Died: December 28
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Chateau de Thorens
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Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of the same messengers.
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