So long as we are full of self we are shocked at the faults of others. Let us think often of our own sin, and we shall be lenient to the sins of others. Francois Fenelon More Quotes by Francois Fenelon More Quotes From Francois Fenelon The greatest defect of common education is, that we are in the habit of putting pleasure all on one side, and weariness on the other; all weariness in study, all pleasure in idleness. Francois Fenelon sides common education Most people I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing in return and I do very well in the bargain. Francois Fenelon humorous funny people Blessed are the poor in spirit." Blessed are they who are stripped of every thing, even of their own wills, that they may no longer belong to themselves. Francois Fenelon simplicity blessed may God is so good that He only awaits our desire to overwhelm us with the gift of himself. Francois Fenelon desire Simplicity brings back the joys of Paradise. Not that we have pure pleasure without a moment's suffering, but when we are surrendered to God, we are not grasping for pleasure, and even our troubles are received with thanksgiving. This inner harmony, and this deliverance from fear and the tormenting desires of self, create a satisfaction in the soul which is above all the intoxicating joys of this world put together. Francois Fenelon simplicity self joy As a general rule, those truths which we highly relish, and which shed a degree of practical light upon the things which we are required to give up for God, are leadings of Divine grace, which we should follow without hesitation. Francois Fenelon giving-up light grace I had often heard Mentor say, that the voluptuous were never brave, and I now found by experience that it was true; for the Cyprians whose jollity had been so extravagant and tumultuous, now sunk under a sense of their danger and wept like women. I heard nothing but the screams of terror and the wailings of hopeless distress. Some lamented the loss of pleasures that were never to return; but none had presence of mind either to undertake or direct the navigation of the menaced vessel. Francois Fenelon presence-of-mind brave loss Let us often think of our own infirmities, and we shall become indulgent toward those of others. Francois Fenelon easily-offended infirmity thinking O Lord, I do most cheerfully commit all unto Thee. Francois Fenelon resignation thee lord Those who are wholly God's are always happy. Francois Fenelon always-happy We are not to choose the manner in which our blessings shall be bestowed. Francois Fenelon grace blessing Can we be unsafe where God has placed us, and where He watches over us as a parent a child that he loves? Francois Fenelon parent god children The passion of acquiring riches in order to support a vain expense corrupts the purest souls. Francois Fenelon support passion order If we were faultless, we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate. If we were to acknowledge honestly that we have not virtue enough to bear patiently with our neighbor's weaknesses, we should show our own imperfection, and this alarms our vanity. Francois Fenelon vanity imperfection annoyed Prayer is so necessary, and the source of so many blessings, that he who has discovered the treasure cannot be prevented from having recourse to it, whenever he has an opportunity. Francois Fenelon prayer blessing opportunity This poor world, the object of so much insane attachment, we are about to leave; it is but misery, vanity, and folly; a phantom--the very fashion of which "passeth away. Francois Fenelon vanity fashion attachment The great point is to renounce your own wisdom by simplicity of walk, and to be ready to give up the favor, esteem, and approbation of every one, whenever the path in which God leads you passes that way. Francois Fenelon simplicity favors giving-up I believe that we are conforming to the divine order and the will of Providence when we are doing even indifferent things that belong to our condition. Francois Fenelon divine-order providence believe How dangerous it is for our salvation, how unworthy of God and of ourselves, how pernicious even for the peace of our hearts, to want always to stay where we are! Our whole life was only given us to advance us by great strides toward our heavenly country. Francois Fenelon want heart country Do not make best friends with a melancholy sad soul. They always are heavily loaded, and you must bear half. Francois Fenelon soul bears friendship
