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Except Quotes by Saint Francis de Sales
- Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
- Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
- Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.
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