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Saint Francis de Sales Quotes

Saint Francis de Sales quotes

Swiss Clergyman August 21, 1567 – December 28, 1622

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Saint Francis de Sales quote: "True progress quietly and persistently moves along without..."
True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice. Saint Francis de Sales
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched..."
A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try..."
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself."
Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust."
There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections."
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections. Saint Francis de Sales
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself...do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do..."
While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be..."
Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly. Saint Francis de Sales
It is a fact that people are always well aware of what is due them. Unfortunately, they remain oblivious of what they owe to others. Saint Francis de Sales
If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "Be who you are and be that well."
Be who you are and be that well. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue."
Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue. Saint Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales quote: "Have contempt for contempt."
Have contempt for contempt. Saint Francis de Sales

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