Quotes from Francis de Sales
So many have come to me that I might serve them, leaving me no time to think of myself. However, I assure you that I do feel deep down within me, God be praised.
— Francis de Sales
A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
— Francis de Sales
Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
— Francis de Sales
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.
— Francis de Sales
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
— Francis de Sales
God requires a faithful fulfillment of the merest trifle given us to do, rather than the most ardent aspiration to things to which we are not called.
— Francis de Sales
Flowers often grow more beautifully on dung-hills than in gardens that look beautifully kept.
— Francis de Sales
There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.
— Francis de Sales
Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.
— Francis de Sales
A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
— Francis de Sales
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
— Francis de Sales
Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
— Francis de Sales