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Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
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
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Bishop of Geneva
Francçois de Sales
François de Salfes
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Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit for without being seen, they are present with you.
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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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