Saint Francis de Sales

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

Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.

While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.

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.

There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!

To live according to the spirit is to love according to the spirit.

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.

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.

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.

Be who you are and be that well.

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.