Saint Francis de Sales Quotes & Sayings

26 most famous Saint Francis de Sales quotes and sayings (clergyman). These are the first 10 quotes we have.

“Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.”

“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.”

“A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.”

“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.”

“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.”

“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.”

“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.”

“Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.”

“Be who you are and be that well.”

“We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.”