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Peace does not dwell in outward things, but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remains firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiescence to, not in an exemption from, suffering.
–François Fénèlon (1651-1715)
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The more you say, the less people remember. The fewer the words, the greater the profit.
–François Fénèlon (1651-1715)
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Worry is the cross which we make for ourselves by over anxiety.
–François Fénèlon (1651-1715)
Cross (your), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
No other grace can be compared with that of carrying the cross out of love for our Lord.
–Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647- 1690)
Love, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
What a weakness it is to love Jesus Christ only when He caresses us, and to be cold immediately once He afflicts us. This is not true love. Those who love thus, love themselves too much to love God with all their heart.
— Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647- 1690)
Abandonment (of self), Acceptance, Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
We must offer ourselves to God like a clean, smooth canvas and not worry ourselves about what God may choose to paint on it, but at each moment, feel only the stroke of His brush.
–Jean Pierre de Caussade (1675-1751)
