Frequently a big advantage can be gained by knowing how to give in at the right moment.
Francois FenelonTo just read the Bible, attend church, and avoid “big” sins-is this passionate, wholehearted love for God?
Francois FenelonThere is no real elevation of mind in a contempt of little things; it is, on the contrary, from too narrow views that we consider those things of little importance which have in fact such extensive consequences.
Francois FenelonBe content with doing calmly the little which depends upon yourself, and let all else be to you as if it were not.
Francois FenelonGod felt, God tasted and enjoyed is indeed God, but God with those gifts which flatter the soul, God in darkness, in privation, in forsakenness, in sensibility, is so much God, that he is so to speak God bare and alone. Shall we fear this death, which is to produce in us the true divine life of grace?
Francois Fenelon