Spirituality Quotes by Francois Fenelon

10 Spirituality quotes by Francois Fenelon

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Fenelon’s writings often blend mystic depth with practical wisdom. In this compact collection, his ten statements capture that balance, offering a short yet meaningful pause for anyone exploring the spiritual dimension of life.

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Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul.

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The presence of God calms the soul, and gives it quiet and repose.

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How rare it is to find a soul quiet enough to hear God speak.

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Simplicity is that grace which frees the soul from all unnecessary reflections upon itself.

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Peace does not dwell in outward things but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain,…

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Nothing marks so much the solid advancement of a soul, as the view of one's wretchedness without anxiety and without discouragement.

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How different the peace of God from that of the world! It calms the passions, preserves the purity of the conscience, is…

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Carefully purify your conscience from daily faults; suffer no sin to dwell in your heart; small as it may seem, it obscures…

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As the reflections of our pride upon our defects are bitter, disheartening, and vexatious, so the return of the soul towards God…

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Simplicity brings back the joys of Paradise. Not that we have pure pleasure without a moment's suffering, but when we are surrendered…

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

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There were some who said that a man at the point of death was more free than all others, because death breaks every bond,…

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Pity enlarges the heart.

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A general rule for the good use of time is to accustom oneself to live in a continual dependence on the Spirit of God.

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

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Prayer is so necessary, and the source of so many blessings, that he who has discovered the treasure cannot be prevented from having recourse…

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There is no true and constant gentleness without humility. While we are so fond of ourselves, we are easily offended with others. Let us…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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