"Retire at various times into the solitude of……" — Saint Francis de Sales
"Retire at various times into the solitude of your own heart, even while outwardly engaged in discussions or transactions with others, and talk to God."
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154 Quotes by Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales has 154 quotes on this site.
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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…
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Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by…
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All the science of the Saints is included in these two things: To do, and to suffer. And whoever had…
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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…
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It is the mark of a mean, vulgar and ignoble spirit to dwell on the thought of food before meal…
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The elephant, not only the largest but the most intelligent of animals, provides us with an excellent example. It is…
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I just like making people laugh, and buried in that I like to bring up topics and start discussions.
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I think there is a good deal of promise in those discussions as well. I think there is a range…
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Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.
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I will not comment on or confirm what are alleged to be stolen State Department cables. But I can say…
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No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions.
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Ever since I became NATO Secretary General, I have emphasised the need for enhanced political dialogue among the Allies. And…
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If those who do not possess knowledge avoid the scholarly discussions, disagreement will end.
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I am astonished about those people who are ordered to prepare their provisions, then the start of the journey is…
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The essential role of the environment is still marginal in discussions about poverty. While we continue to debate these initiatives,…
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