Saint Francis de Sales
Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.
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Saint Francis de Sales
There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.
Saint Francis de Sales
Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
Saint Francis de Sales
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.
Saint Francis de Sales
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
Saint Francis de Sales
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.
Saint Francis de Sales
A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
Saint Francis de Sales
Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.
Saint Francis de Sales
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
Saint Francis de Sales
There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love – every man works his oar voluntarily!