Strive to see God in all things without exception. Do not smother yourself...If you start smothering yourself with a host of cares and longings and wishes ... you will be disabling yourself from serving God with all your heart.
Saint Francis de SalesIt is wonderful how attractive a gentle, pleasant manner is, and how much it wins hearts.
Saint Francis de SalesThose who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.
Saint Francis de SalesHalf an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.
Saint Francis de Sales