“Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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Make friends with the angels, who though
“Make 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 Sales
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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There was never an angry man that
“There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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Those who love to be feared fear
“Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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Never be in a hurry; do everything
“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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Have patience with all things, But, first
“Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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A quarrel between friends, when made up,
“A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.”
— Saint Francis de Sales
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