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.
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The truly patient man neither complains of his hard lot nor desires to be pitied by others. He speaks of his sufferings in a natural, true, and sincere way, without murmuring, complaining, or exaggerating them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True patience involves accepting hardships without complaint or seeking pity from others.
This quote by Saint Francis De Sales emphasizes the essence of true patience. A genuinely patient person faces their challenges without seeking sympathy or voicing complaints, instead opting to express their experiences sincerely and naturally. This approach not only demonstrates resilience but also reflects a profound understanding of suffering's place in the human experience.
Themes
PatienceSufferingComplaintAcceptanceResilience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about overcoming adversity.
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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
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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.
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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.
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There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
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