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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.
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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Do everything calmly and peacefully. Do as much as you can as well as you can. Strive to see God in all things without exception, and consent to His will joyously. Do everything for God, uniting yourself to him in word and deed. Walk very simply with the Cross of the Lord and be at peace with yourself.
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Many would be willing to have afflictions provided that they not be inconvenienced by them.
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It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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