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Saint Francis de Sales [1567-1622] Swiss
Rank: 101
Clergyman, Bishop of Geneva


Francis de Sales, CO OM OFM Cap. was a Bishop of Geneva and is honored as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. 

God, Anger, Courage, Family, Fear, Friendship, Patience, Peace, Strength, Time, Work



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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. Peace
101
Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself. Patience
102
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time. Time
103
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. God
104
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections. Courage
105
True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
106
Be who you are and be that well.
107
A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship. Friendship
108
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. God, Work
109
The thoughts of those moved by natural human love are almost completely fastened on the beloved, their hearts are filled with passion for it, and their mouths full of its praises.
110
Retire at various times into the solitude of your own heart, even while outwardly engaged in discussions or transactions with others, and talk to God.
111
Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
112
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.
113
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. Family
114
To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
115
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength. Strength
116
Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
117
There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!
118
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.
119
There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust. Anger
120
Those who love to be feared fear to be loved. Fear
121
A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
122
So many have come to me that I might serve them, leaving me no time to think of myself. However, I assure you that I do feel deep down within me, God be praised.
123
Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.
124
While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
125
Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.
126

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