Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself. Saint Francis de Sales More Quotes by Saint Francis de Sales More Quotes From Saint Francis de Sales One of the most evil dispositions possible is that which satirizes and turns everything to ridicule. God abhors this vice, and has sometimes punished it in a marked manner Saint Francis de Sales vices evil sometimes Professions of humility are the very cream, the very essence of pride; the really humble person wishes to be, and not to appear so. Humility is timorous, and starts at her shadow; and so delicate that if she hears her name pronounced it endangers her existence. Saint Francis de Sales pride humility humble To be pleased at correction and reproofs shows that one loves the virtues which are contrary to those faults for which he is corrected and reproved. And, therefore, it is a great sign of advancement in perfection. Saint Francis de Sales inspiration perfection faith If after all your efforts you cannot succeed, you could not please our Lord more than by sacrificing to Him your will, and remaining in tranquility, humility, and devotion, entirely conformed and submissive to His divine will and good pleasure. Saint Francis de Sales effort sacrifice humility 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 proud pride humility Big fires flare up in a wind, but little ones are blown out unless they are carried in under cover. Saint Francis de Sales flare-up fire wind If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently... And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed. Saint Francis de Sales mindfulness would-be heart It is wonderful how attractive a gentle, pleasant manner is, and how much it wins hearts. Saint Francis de Sales winning heart wonderful We are sometimes so busy being good angels that we neglect to be good men and women. Saint Francis de Sales good-man angel men We can never attain to perfection while we have an affection for any imperfection. Saint Francis de Sales imperfection catholic perfection People can pass thirty nights in dancing and no one complains about it, but if they watch through a single Christmas night they cough and claim their stomach is upset the next morning. Does anyone fail to see that the world is an unjust judge, gracious and well disposed to its own children but harsh and rigorous towards the children of God? Saint Francis de Sales morning night children He who stays not in his littleness, loses his greatness. Saint Francis de Sales christian-inspirational greatness christian Those who love to be feared fear to be loved. Saint Francis de Sales Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage Saint Francis de Sales imperfection healing mean You learn to love by loving. Saint Francis de Sales When charity requires it we must freely and mildly communicate to our neighbor not only what is his instruction, but also what is profitable for his consolation. Saint Francis de Sales neighbor charity instruction What son would not bring his mother back to life and would not bring her into paradise after her death if he could? Saint Francis de Sales paradise mother son Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence. Saint Francis de Sales religious running children Let us be what God likes, so long as we are His, and let us not be what we want to be, if it is against his intention. Saint Francis de Sales likes want long And when children begin to use their reason, fathers and mothers should take great pains to fill their hearts with the fear of God. This the good Queen Blanche did most earnestly by St. Louis, her son: witness her oft-repeated words, "My son, I would sooner see you die than guilty of a mortal sin;" words which sank so deeply into the saintly monarch's heart, that he himself said there was no day on which they did not recur to his mind, and strengthen him in treading God's ways. Saint Francis de Sales pain queens mother
