Fear is a greater evil than evil itself. Saint Francis de Sales More Quotes by Saint Francis de Sales More Quotes From Saint Francis de Sales There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust. Saint Francis de Sales Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering you own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew. Saint Francis de Sales Nothing is so powerful as gentleness nothing is so gentle as true strength. Saint Francis de Sales The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them. Saint Francis de Sales beeflowershoneyway Through devotion, your family cares become more peaceful, mutual love between husband and wife becomes more sincere, the service we owe to the prince more faithful, and our work, no matter what it is, becomes more pleasant and agreeable. Saint Francis de Sales familywifeworklove 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. Saint Francis de Sales yoursolitudegodheart So many have come to me that I might serve them, leaving me no time to think of myself. However, I assure you that I do feel deep down within me, God be praised. Saint Francis de Sales myselfmegodtime 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. Saint Francis de Sales thoughtshumanpassionlove Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue. Saint Francis de Sales rarelyreputationvirtue
