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I recommend to you holy simplicity.
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
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Chateau de Thorens
Saint Francis de Sales
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Saint Francis of Sales
Bishop of Geneva
Francçois de Sales
François de Salfes
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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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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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A judicious silence is always better than truth spoken without charity.
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During the night we must wait for the light.
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Oh what remorse we shall feel at the end of our lives, when we look back upon the great number of instructions and examples afforded by God and the Saints for our perfection, and so carelessly received by us! If this end were to come to you today, how would you be pleased with the life you have led this year?
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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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When charity requires it we must freely and mildly communicate to our neighbor not only what is his instruction, but also what is profitable for his consolation.
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We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God. If at times we are somewhat stunned by the tempest, never fear. Let us take breath, and go on afresh.
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Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence.
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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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The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.
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It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
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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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We are sometimes so busy being good angels that we neglect to be good men and women.
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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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If after all your efforts you cannot succeed, you could not please our Lord more than by sacrificing to Him your will, and remaining in tranquility, humility, and devotion, entirely conformed and submissive to His divine will and good pleasure.
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Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes within our power.
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Friendship requires great communication.
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Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
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