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True humility scarcely ever utters words of humility.
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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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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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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It is wonderful how attractive a gentle, pleasant manner is, and how much it wins hearts.
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A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
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The highest point of humility consists in not merely acknowledging one's abjection, but in taking pleasure therein, not from any want of breadth or courage, but to give the more glory to God's Divine Majesty, and to esteem one's neighbour more highly than one's self.
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Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.
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Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
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Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes within our power.
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The Lord delights in every little step you take.
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One rarely does well what one rarely does.
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I see crosses at every turn. My flesh shudders over it, but my heart adores them. Yes, I hail you, crosses little and great, I hail you, and kiss your feet, unworthy of the honor of your shadow.
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By giving yourself to God, You not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
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There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
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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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A heart-memory is better than a mere head-memory. Better to carry away a little of the love of Christ in our souls, than if we were able to repeat every word of every sermon we ever heard.
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