Souls do not wish to be bullied, but gently brought back; such is the nature of man. Saint Francis de Sales More Quotes by Saint Francis de Sales More Quotes From Saint Francis de Sales Consider all the past as nothing, and say, like David: Now I begin to love my God. Saint Francis de Sales saintpast 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 vicesevilsometimes 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 pridehumilityhumble 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 inspirationperfectionfaith 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 effortsacrificehumility 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 proudpridehumility 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-upfirewind 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 mindfulnesswould-beheart It is wonderful how attractive a gentle, pleasant manner is, and how much it wins hearts. Saint Francis de Sales winningheartwonderful We are sometimes so busy being good angels that we neglect to be good men and women. Saint Francis de Sales good-manangelmen We can never attain to perfection while we have an affection for any imperfection. Saint Francis de Sales imperfectioncatholicperfection 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 morningnightchildren He who stays not in his littleness, loses his greatness. Saint Francis de Sales christian-inspirationalgreatnesschristian 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 imperfectionhealingmean 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 neighborcharityinstruction 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 paradisemotherson Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence. Saint Francis de Sales religiousrunningchildren 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 likeswantlong
