Category: <span>Daily Thoughts</span>

“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.” Saint Francis de Sales

“Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.” Saint Francis de Sales

“By turning your eyes on God in meditation, your whole soul will be filled with God. Begin all your prayers in the presence of God.” Saint Francis de Sales

“There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love – every man works his oar voluntarily!” Saint Francis de Sales

“Retire at various times into the solitude of your own heart, even while outwardly engaged in discussions or transactions with others, and talk to God.” Saint Francis de Sales

“While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.” Saint Francis de Sales

“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” Saint Francis de Sales

“When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.” Saint Francis de Sales

“True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.” Saint Francis de Sales

“A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.” Saint Francis de Sales