“Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.”
Saint Francis de Sales“There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.”
Saint 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.”
Saint Francis de Sales“Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.”
Saint Francis de Sales“Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.”
Saint Francis de Sales“Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.”
Saint Francis de Sales“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.”
Saint 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.”
Saint 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.”
Saint Francis de Sales“He who complains sins.”
Saint Francis de Sales“Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.”
Saint Francis de Sales