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“Many would be willing to have afflictions provided that they not be inconvenienced by them.”

Would Be Suffering Willing Saint Affliction

Book:The Saint Francis de Sales Collection [16 Books]

Source: The Saint Francis de Sales Collection [16 Books]

“If things are ever to move upward, some one must take the first step, and assume the risk of it. No one who is not willing to try charity, to try non-resistance as the saint is always willing, can tell whether these methods will or will not succeed.”

Ifs Trying Firsts Moving Steps Risk Willing Succeed Method Assuming Charity Saint Resistance First Steps Willing To Try

Book:Writings, 1902-1910

Source: Writings, 1902-1910

“A man in trouble laments that he did not listen to his teachers, and thus he finds himself in a sad state, utter ruin. A candid admission of a blunder is refreshing and not often heard in human affairs. It is the saint alone who is large-minded enough to think and speak in this way. This is part of his authenticity.The person who is swift to hear and slow to respond is a stranger to an all-knowing illuminism. He believes that others, too, have some truth, and he is willing to be instructed by them. He is ready for the mind of God.”

Thinking Men Way Mind Believe Humans Persons States Enough Speak Knowing Teacher Trouble Heard Willing Ready Affair Saint Stranger Authenticity Ruins Refreshing Blunders Admission Lament Candid

Author:Thomas Dubay

“In the books I read the sinners are always more interesting than the saints, and in real life good people are dismally dull. I've no desire to be wicked, but I do want to be happy. A short life and a gay one for me and I'm willing to pay for my pleasure if it is necessary.”

People Ifs Want Book Real Desire Pleasure Interesting Pay Willing Gay Saint Real Life Dull Wicked Sinner Good Life Good People Short Life Want To Be Happy One For Me

Author:Louisa May Alcott

“Timothy's great value was that he was always willing to go anywhere; and in his hands a message was as safe as if Paul had delivered it himself. Others might be consumed with selfish ambition; but Timothy's one desire was to serve Paul and Jesus Christ. He is the patron saint of all those who are quite content with the second place, so long as they can serve.”

Ifs Long Hands Might Desire Values Jesus Christ Willing Safe Ambition Messages Jesus Christ Saint Selfish Consumed Patron Second Place Great Value Selfish Ambition

Book:THE LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS

Source: THE LETTER TO THE PHILIPPIANS