"The thoughts of those moved by natural human……" — Saint Francis de Sales
"The thoughts of those moved by natural human love are almost completely fastened on the beloved, their hearts are filled with passion for it, and their mouths full of its praises."
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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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The average woman today is almost completely out of touch with her own power.
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