Saint Francis de Sales's Quotes

A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.

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

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.

Saint Francis de Sales

We must never undervalue any person. The workman loves not that his work should be despised in his presence. Now God is present everywhere, and every person is His work.

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

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.

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 was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.

Saint Francis de Sales

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.

Saint Francis de Sales