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genius françois fénelon

François Fénelon

If the crowns of all the kingdoms of the empire were laid down at my feet in exchange for my books and my love of reading I would spurn them all.

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genius françois fénelon

François Fénelon

Silence promotes the presence of God, prevents many harsh and proud words, and suppresses many dangers in the way of ridiculing or harshly judging our neighbors ... If you are faithful in keeping silence when it is not necessary to speak, God will preserve you from evil when it is right for you to talk.

genius françois fénelon

François Fénelon

Little faults become great, and even monstrous in our eyes, in proportion as the pure light of God increases in us; just as the sun in rising, reveals the true dimensions of objects which were dimly and confusedly discovered during the night.

genius françois fénelon

François Fénelon

Peace does not dwell in outward things but within the soul; we may preserve it in the midst of the bitterest pain, if our will remains firm and submissive. Peace in this life springs from acquiescence to, not an exemption from, suffering.

genius françois fénelon

François Fénelon

The wind of God is always blowing... but you must hoist your sail.

genius françois fénelon

François Fénelon

The history of the world suggests that without love of God there is little likelihood of a love for man that does not become corrupt.

genius françois fénelon

François Fénelon

All wars are civil wars because all men are brothers... Each one owes infinitely more to the human race than to the particular country in which he was born.