Francis de Sales Quotes (11+)

Enjoy the best Francis de Sales Quotes. Quotations by Francis de Sales (Theologian, Bishop)
Jan 01, 1970 - Jan 01, 1970

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

Flower where you are planted.

A spoonful of honey attracts more flies than a barrelful of vinegar.

We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear.

You have to do everything out of love, nothing out of force.

Great occasions for serving God come seldom, but little ones surround us daily.

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit.

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

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.

The measure of love is to love without measure.

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

About the Author

Saint Francis de Sales (1567–1622) was the Bishop of Geneva and a Doctor of the Church, known for his gentle spiritual direction and the classic 'Introduction to the Devout Life'.