Saint Francis de Sales

“Retire at various times into the solitude of your own heart, even while outwardly engaged in discussions or transactions with others, and talk to God.”

“While I am busy with little things, I am not required to do greater things.”

“So many have come to me that I might serve them, leaving me no time to think of myself. However, I assure you that I do feel deep down within me, God be praised.”

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

“Be who you are and be that well.”

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