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~ Saint Francis de Sales Quotes ~
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Saint Francis de Sales Quotes


Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint.
Francis de Sales (August 21, 1567 – December 28, 1622) was Bishop of Geneva and is a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, and was an accomplished preacher. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly Introduction to the Devout Life, along with his Treatise on the Love of God. His writings on the perfections of the Heart of Mary as the model of love for God influenced Jean Eudes to develop the devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Here are some famous quotes by Saint Francis de Sales.




He who complains sins.
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2015, 11:44:58 AM »
Friendship requires great communication.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2015, 11:45:34 AM »
Do not wish to be anything but what you are.
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2015, 11:46:06 AM »
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2015, 11:46:33 AM »
Nothing is more like a wise man than a fool who holds his tongue.
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2015, 11:47:03 AM »
Do not wish to be anything but what you are and try to be that perfectly.
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« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2015, 11:47:34 AM »
While I am busy with little things I am not required to do greater things.
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2015, 11:48:05 AM »
Do not lose your inward peace for anything whatsoever even if your whole world seems upset.
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2015, 11:48:46 AM »
The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying not What a lovely sermon but I will do something!
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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2015, 11:49:22 AM »
A quarrel between friends when made up adds a new tie to friendship as ... the callosity formed 'round a broken bone makes it stronger than before.
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« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2015, 11:50:01 AM »
God requires a faithful fulfillment of the merest trifle given us to do rather than the most ardent aspiration to things to which we are not called.
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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2015, 11:50:41 AM »
Have 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.
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