9 Quotes By Saint Francis de Sales


There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.
Saint Francis de Sales on anger

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
Saint Francis de Sales on courage

Those who love to be feared fear to be loved.
Saint Francis de Sales on fear

A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.
Saint Francis de Sales on friendship

Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.
Saint Francis de Sales on good

Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.
Saint Francis de Sales on patience

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 on peace

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
Saint Francis de Sales on strength

When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
Saint Francis de Sales on time