Swiss - Clergyman | August 21, 1567 - December 28, 1622
Be who you are and be that well.
Saint Francis de Sales
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There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.
ManAngerAngryThoughtNeverHis
While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.
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We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.
WorkGodPresentPersonNowNever
There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!
LoveManRoyalDivineVesselEvery
The thoughts of those moved by natural human love are almost completely fastened on the beloved, their hearts are filled with passion for it, and their mouths full of its praises.
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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
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To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
LoveLiveSpiritTo LoveAccording
Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
BrokenWorldWillNeverUpOff
True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
ProgressTrueWithoutAlongNotice
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.
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Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.
ReputationVirtueRarely
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