Saint francis de sales

True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.

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.

The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them.

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

Friendships begun in this world will be taken up again, never to be broken off.

Be who you are and be that well.

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.

Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

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,...

Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.