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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It is wonderful how attractive a gentle, pleasant manner is, and how much it wins hearts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A kind and gentle demeanor is highly appealing and can help you win people's affection.
This quote emphasizes the importance of a gentle and pleasant demeanor in our interactions with others. Saint Francis De Sales points out that kindness and a friendly approach can create a warm atmosphere and foster relationships, suggesting that our mannerisms play a significant role in how we are perceived and how we connect with others.
Themes
KindnessGentlenessRelationshipsAffectionMannerisms
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of kindness in leadership.
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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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