Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of the same messengers.
Saint Francis De SalesRead
Every vocation becomes more agreeable when united with devotion.
Interpretation
Dedication and passion enhance any job, making it more enjoyable.
This quote emphasizes the importance of devotion in one's work. When individuals approach their vocations with passion and commitment, they find greater satisfaction and happiness in what they do, transforming their tasks into something more fulfilling.
In practice
In a motivational speech at a company retreat, one might say this quote to inspire employees to find passion in their roles.
Since God often sends us inspirations by means of His angels, we should frequently return our aspirations to him by means of the same messengers.
You can attract more bees with a spoonful of sugar than a cupful of vinegar.
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
Represent to yourself a dark city all burning and stinking with fire and brimstone. The damned are in the depth of hell within this woful city, where they suffer unspeakable torments in all their senses and members. Consider above all the eternity of their pains, which above all things makes hell intolerable.
Lately I was near the beehives and some of the bees flew onto my face. I wanted to raise my hand, and brush them off. 'No,' said a peasant to me, 'do not be afraid, and do not touch them. They will not sting you at all, if you touch them they will bite you.' I trusted him; not one bit me. Trust me; do not fear these temptations. Do not touch them; they will not hurt you.
There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
It's not the days that are old, it's you that's old.
The sure way of knowing nothing about life is to try to make oneself useful.
I would rather a thousand times be five minutes at the feet of Christ than listen a lifetime to all the wise men in the world.
When you're on your own, you have all the self-censorship that everybody has when they try and write. All the little voices that say, 'No, you can't write that, what will they think of that?'
We all know our duty better than we discharge it.
If we had no hope - for a cure, for winning the lottery, for falling in love, for the end of war, for being free of abuse, or for having food, warmth, clothing, and shelter - we would have no reason to go on. What you hope for doesn't matter, but rather the essence of hope itself.
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