Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence. Francois Fenelon More Quotes by Francois Fenelon More Quotes From Francois Fenelon God felt, God tasted and enjoyed is indeed God, but God with those gifts which flatter the soul, God in darkness, in privation, in forsakenness, in sensibility, is so much God, that he is so to speak God bare and alone. Shall we fear this death, which is to produce in us the true divine life of grace? Francois Fenelon soul grace christian Speak, move, act in peace. Francois Fenelon speak moving Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged, a simple movement of heart toward God will renew our powers. Whatever he may demand of us, he will give us at the moment the strength and courage that we need. Francois Fenelon encouragement religious heart Simplicity is that grace which frees the soul from all unnecessary reflections upon itself. Francois Fenelon simplicity grace reflection How desirable is this simplicity! Who will give it to me? I will quit all else; it is the pearl of great price. Francois Fenelon simplicity pearls giving Never let us be discouraged with ourselves. It is not when we are conscious of our faults that we are the most wicked; on the contrary, we are less so. We see by a brighter light; and let us remember for our consolation, that we never perceive our sins till we begin to cure them. Francois Fenelon wicked light christian When we are truly in this interior simplicity our whole appearance is franker, more natural. This true simplicity. . . makes us conscious of a certain openness, gentleness, innocence, gaiety, and serenity. O, how amiable this simplicity is! Who will give it to me? I leave all for this. It is the pearl of the Gospel. Francois Fenelon serenity simplicity giving The art of cookery is the art of poisoning mankind, by rendering the appetite still importunate, when the wants of nature are supplied. Francois Fenelon appetite want art The realization of God's presence is the one sovereign remedy against temptation. Francois Fenelon sovereign realization temptation Wine is the source of the greatest evils among communities. It causes diseases, quarrels, seditions, idleness, aversion to labor, and family disorders. . . . It is a species of poison that causes madness. It does not make a man die, but it degrades him into a brute. Men may preserve their health and vigor without wine; with wine they run the risk of ruining their health and losing their morals. Francois Fenelon wine running men It is only by fidelity in little things that the grace of true love to God can be sustained, and distinguished from a passing fervor of spirit. . . . No one can well believe that our piety is sincere, when our behavior is lax and irregular in its little details. What probability is there that we should not hesitate to make the greatest sacrifices, when we shrink from the smallest? Francois Fenelon sacrifice love believe You really don't even own the present moment, for even this belongs to God. Francois Fenelon present-moment moments live-in-the-moment There is a set of religious, or rather moral, writings which teach that virtue is the certain road to happiness, and vice to misery in this world. A very wholesome and comfortable doctrine, and to which we have but one objection, namely, that it is not true. Francois Fenelon religious success life If the crowns of all the kingdoms of the empire were laid down at my feet in exchange for my books and my love of reading I would spurn them all. Francois Fenelon reading love book A good historian is timeless; although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect. Francois Fenelon patriot time country I would have no desire other than to accomplish thy will. Teach me to pray; pray thyself in me. Francois Fenelon praying prayer desire Speak, move, act in peace, as if you were in prayer. In truth, this is prayer. Francois Fenelon speak prayer moving Little opportunities should be improved. Francois Fenelon should opportunity littles Accustom yourself gradually to carry Prayer into all your daily occupation - speak, act, work in peace, as if you were in prayer, as indeed you ought to be. Francois Fenelon prayer christian religion The past but lives in written words: a thousand ages were blank if books had not evoked their ghosts, and kept the pale unbodied shades to warn us from fleshless lips. Francois Fenelon war book past
