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«Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength»
«Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.»
Author: St. Francis de Sales
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«Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.»
«Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.»
Author: St. Francis de Sales
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«Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.»
«Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.»
Author: St. Francis de Sales
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«If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently and replace it tenderly in its Master's presence. And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back and place it again in Our Lord's presence, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed.»
Author: St. Francis de Sales
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«Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.»
«While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.»
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«Be who you are and be that well.»
Author: St. Francis de Sales
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