Quotes from Francis de Sales
We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.
- Francis de Sales
Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.
- Francis de Sales
In everything, love simplicity.
- Francis de Sales
Consider all the past as nothing, and say, like David: Now I begin to love my God.
- Francis de Sales
Mount Calvary is the academy of love.
- Francis de Sales
To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.
- Francis de Sales
It is better to remain silent than to speak the truth ill-humoredly, and spoil an excellent dish by covering it with bad sauce.
- Francis de Sales
Cook the truth in charity until it tastes sweet.
- 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
Faith fills a man with love for the beauty of its truth, with faith in the truth of its beauty
- Francis de Sales
Do not wish to be anything except what you are.
- Francis de Sales
Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.
- Francis de Sales