Quotes from Francis de Sales
The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not "What a lovely sermon!" but "I will do something."
- Francis de Sales
Examine from time to time what are the dominant passions of your soul, and having ascertained this, mold your life, so that in thought, word, and deed you may as far as possible counteract them.
- Francis de Sales
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
- Francis de Sales
It is right that you should begin again every day. There is no better way to complete the spiritual life than to be ever beginning it over again.
- Francis de Sales
There is no better means of attainment to the spiritual life Than by continually beginning again.
- Francis de Sales
Be who you are and be that well.
- Francis de Sales
The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them.
- Francis de Sales
Through devotion, your family cares become more peaceful, mutual love between husband and wife becomes more sincere, the service we owe to the prince more faithful, and our work, no matter what it is, becomes more pleasant and agreeable.
- Francis de Sales
God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
- Francis de Sales
There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.
- Francis de Sales
Doing little things with a strong desire to please God makes them really great.
- Francis de Sales
If we say a little it is easy to add, but having said too much it is hard to withdraw and never can it be done so quickly as to hinder the harm of our success.
- Francis de Sales