Quotes by : Francis de Sales

One of the best exercises in meekness we can perform is when the subject Is in ourselves. We must not....

Little deeds that proceed from charity please God and have their place among meritorious acts.

A man who can own pearls does not bother about shells, and those who aspire to virtue do not trouble....

During the night we must wait for the light.

He would never exhort the faithful to persevere if he were not ready to give them the power to do so.....

I was hungry and you gave me to eat; I was cold and you clothed me; come, possess the kingdom prepared....

Ought we not to love dearly the neighbor, who truly represents to us the sacred Person of our Master?....

Fits of anger, vexation,and bitterness against ourselves tend to pride and they spring from no other....

When we find that we have been aroused to anger we must call for God's help like the apostles when they....

He will unfailingly be pleased with our patience and take note of our diligence and perseverance.