Category: <span>Daily Thoughts</span>

“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

“A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.” Saint 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.” Saint Francis de Sales

“Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.” Saint Francis de Sales

“True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.” 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

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

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