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Spirit Quotes by Saint Francis de Sales
- It is the mark of a mean, vulgar and ignoble spirit to dwell on the thought of food before meal times or worse to dwell…
- Never be hurried in anything. Do all things calmly and in a spirit of repose. Do not lose your inward peace even if everything seems…
- To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
- The spirit cannot endure the body when overfed, but, if underfed, the body cannot endure the spirit.
- Make yourself familiar with the angels and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you.
- One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
- Do not complain then of your poverty, my daughter, - we only complain of that which is unwelcome, and if poverty is unwelcome to you,…
- Without a doubt, one of the things which keeps us from attaining perfection is our tongue. When one has reached the point of no longer…
- Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean, do not be disturbed because of your imperfections, and always rise up bravely from…
- Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your…
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