Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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There are many who want me to tell them of secret ways of becoming perfect and I can only tell them that the sole secret is a hearty love of God, and the only way of attaining that love is by loving. You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so you learn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mere apprentice and the very power of love will lead you on to become a master of the art.

Saint Francis De Sales's Popular Quotes

Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.

- Saint Francis De Sales

Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul, except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.

- Saint Francis De Sales

Do everything calmly and peacefully. Do as much as you can as well as you can. Strive to see God in all things without exception, and consent to His …

- Saint Francis De Sales

Have patience with all things - but first with yourself. Never confuse your mistakes with your value as a human being. You are perfectly valuable, cr…

- Saint Francis De Sales

I have made a pact with my tongue, not to speak when my heart is disturbed.

- Saint Francis De Sales

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

- Saint Francis De Sales

What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.

- Saint Francis De Sales

He who complains, sins.

- Saint Francis De Sales

Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.

- Saint Francis De Sales