“It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially.”
Source: The Spiritual Conferences
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Famous Saint Francis de Sales Quotes
Source: Letters to Persons in the World
Source: The Spiritual Maxims of Saint Francis de Sales
“What we need is a cup of understanding, a barrel of love, and an ocean of patience.”
“Many would be willing to have afflictions provided that they not be inconvenienced by them.”
Source: The Saint Francis de Sales Collection [16 Books]
“One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.”
“Mount Calvary is the academy of love.”
Source: Treatise on the Love of God
“Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.”
“Consider all the past as nothing, and say, like David: Now I begin to love my God.”
“Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes within our power.”