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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
Saint Francis de Sales
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Saint Francis de Sales
Age: 55 †
Born: 1567
Born: August 26
Died: 1622
Died: December 28
Catholic Priest
Clergyman
Theologian
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Chateau de Thorens
Saint Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales
Saint Francis of Sales
Bishop of Geneva
Francçois de Sales
François de Salfes
St. Francis of Sales
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Hell is full of good intentions and wills.
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For every great temptation there will be many small ones. Wolves and bears are more dangerous than flies, but we are bothered most by flies.
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Obedience is a virtue of so excellent a nature, that Our Lord was pleased to mark its observance upon the whole course of His life thus He often says, He did not come to do His Own will, but that of His Heavenly Father.
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Many would be willing to have afflictions provided that they not be inconvenienced by them.
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The Devil doesn't fear austerity but holy obedience.
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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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Have patience with all things - but first with yourself. Never confuse your mistakes with your value as a human being. You are perfectly valuable, creative, worthwhile person simply because you exist. And no amount of triumphs or tribulations can ever change that.
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Have patience to walk with short steps until you have wings to fly.
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Don't get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God's Love, which is greater than our weakness.
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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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If we say a little it is easy to add, but having said too much it is hard to withdraw and never can it be done so quickly as to hinder the harm of our success.
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Take care of your health, that it may serve you to serve God.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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