Saint Francis de Sales
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
Saint Francis de SalesFriendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
Saint Francis de SalesHave patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew.
Saint Francis de SalesWe must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
Saint Francis de SalesIf 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.
Saint Francis de SalesMake friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.
Saint Francis de SalesThere are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!
Saint Francis de SalesA quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
Saint Francis de SalesNothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
Saint Francis de SalesNothing is so strong as gentleness. Nothing so gentle as real strength.
Saint Francis de SalesWhen you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
Saint Francis de SalesThere is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
Saint Francis de SalesWhile I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
Saint Francis de SalesThose who love to be feared fear to be loved.
Saint Francis de SalesDo not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
Saint Francis de Sales
