One single act…
One single act done with aridity of spirit is worth more than many done with feelings of devotion.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Though perseverance…
Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes from within our power.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
By giving yourself…
By giving yourself to God, you not only receive Himself in exchange, but eternal life as well.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Stretch forth your…
Stretch forth your hand towards God as an infant towards its father to be conducted by Him.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Attain to perfection
We can never attain to perfection while we have an affection for any imperfection.
— Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
Live humbly, amiably, and sweetly…
Live humbly before God, amiably with your neighbor, and sweetly with yourself.
–Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)
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