Quotemeal: Nov. 16th, 2006

Thursday, November 16, 2006

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew."
— Francois de Sales

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Illustration of Francois de Sales — "Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew."

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