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Saint Francis de Sales has 154 quotes on this site. A few more worth reading:
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Every Christian needs a half-hour of prayer each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour.
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You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so, you…
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Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of…
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had done these…
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Faith fills a man with love for the beauty of its truth, with faith in the truth of its beauty
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Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
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...There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again...
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You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.
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Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men…
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It is the mark of a mean, vulgar and ignoble spirit to dwell on the thought of food before meal times or…
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The elephant, not only the largest but the most intelligent of animals, provides us with an excellent example. It is faithful and…
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Only as you do know yourself can your brain serve you as a sharp and efficient tool. Know your own failings, passions,…
— Bernard Baruch
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When you are offended at anyone's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. By attending to them, you will forget…
— Marcus Aurelius
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Prayer provides an opportunity to remind oneself of how one should be living, our responsibilities to others, our own failings, and our…
— Julian Baggini
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Get to know yourself. Know your own failings, passions, and prejudices so you can separate them from what you see. Know also…
— Bernard Baruch
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Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up…
— Saint Francis de Sales
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It is always more difficult to fight one's own failings than the power of an adversary.
— Jawaharlal Nehru
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When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.
— Epictetus
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Government has a habit of blaming the private sector for its own failings while taking credit for advances we in fact owe…
— Thomas Woods
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