There is no real elevation of mind in a contempt of little things; it is, on the contrary, from too narrow views… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
Violent excitement exhausts the mind and leaves it withered and sterile. — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
We must avoid fastidiousness; neatness, when it is moderate, is a virtue; but when it is carried to an extreme, it narrows… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
Exactness and neatness in moderation is a virtue, but carried to extremes narrows the mind. — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
If we had strength and faith enough to trust ourselves entirely to God; and follow Him simply wherever He should lead us,… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
No human power can force the intrenchments of the human mind: compulsion never persuades; it only makes hypocrites. — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
There is no real elevation of mind in a contempt of little things; it is, on the contrary, from too narrow views that we… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
“If the riches of the Indies, or the crowns of all the kingdom of Europe, were laid at my feet in exchange for my… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
That love of self, which the world advocates, is a thousand times more dangerous than any poison. — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
There were some who said that a man at the point of death was more free than all others, because death breaks every bond,… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
A general rule for the good use of time is to accustom oneself to live in a continual dependence on the Spirit of God. — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
Nothing is more despicable than a professional talker who uses his words as a quack uses his remedies — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
Prayer is so necessary, and the source of so many blessings, that he who has discovered the treasure cannot be prevented from having recourse… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
There is no true and constant gentleness without humility. While we are so fond of ourselves, we are easily offended with others. Let us… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
Let me follow in Thy footsteps, O Jesus ! I would imitate Thee, but cannot without the aid of Thy grace! O humble and lowly Saviour, grant me the knowledge of the true Christian, and that I may willingly despise myself; let me learn the lesson so incomprehensible to the mind of man, that I must die to myself by… — Francois Fenelon Copy Share
Our piety must be weak and imperfect if it do not conquer our fear of death. — Francois Fenelon Copy Share Image
