We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, … - Saint Francis de Sales

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In England, they say that Manchester is the city of rain. It's main attraction is considered to the timetable at the railway station, where trains leave for other, less rainy cities.

Saint Francis de Sales

We may be excused for not always being bright, but we are not excused for not being gracious, yielding and considerate.

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All of us can attain to Christian virtue and holiness, no matter in what condition of life we live and no matter what our life work may be.

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The merit of the cross does not consist in its heaviness, but in the manner in which we carry it. I would even say that it is sometimes more virtuous to carry a cross of straw than a heavy cross because we have to be more attentive for fear of losing it.

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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.

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Don't get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God's Love, which is greater than our weakness.

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Humor is the foundation of reconciliation.

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