Quotes from Francis de Sales
While I am busy with little things I am not required to do greater things.
- Francis de Sales
Have Jesus always for your patron, His Cross for a mast on which you must spread your resolutions as a sail. Your anchor shall be a profound confidence in Him, and you shall sail prosperously.
- Francis de Sales
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage
- Francis de Sales
Pride dies 20 minutes after death.
- Francis de Sales
Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.
- Francis de Sales
A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
- Francis de Sales
If you have firm trust in God, the success that comes to you will always be that which is most useful for you whether it appears good or bad in your private judgment.
- Francis de Sales
God is merciful to those who want to love Him and who have placed their hopes in Him.
- Francis de Sales
Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow.
- Francis de Sales
Fear is a greater evil than evil itself.
- Francis de Sales
The Devil doesn't fear austerity but holy obedience.
- Francis de Sales
Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne those already laid upon you well — it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently.
- Francis de Sales