Saint Francis de Sales Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.”

“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.”

“By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.”

“True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.”

“There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.”

“While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.”

“Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.”

“Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.”

“To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.”

“Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.”