Speak Quotes by Francois Fenelon

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

“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

That love of self, which the world advocates, is a thousand times more dangerous than any poison.

— Francois Fenelon

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

Pity enlarges the heart.

— Francois Fenelon

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

Nothing is more despicable than a professional talker who uses his words as a quack uses his remedies

— Francois Fenelon

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

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

Let me follow in Thy footsteps, O Jesus ! I would imitate Thee, but cannot without the aid of Thy grace! O humble and…

— Francois Fenelon

O Lord, I do most cheerfully commit all unto Thee.

— Francois Fenelon

Our piety must be weak and imperfect if it do not conquer our fear of death.

— Francois Fenelon

Nothing is so costly as the pursuit of a cure for imaginary ills.

— Francois Fenelon

I love my country better than my family; but I love humanity better than my country.

— Francois Fenelon

Crosses are of no use to us but inasmuch as we yield ourselves up to them and forget ourselves.

— Francois Fenelon