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Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.
Francis of Assisi

Biography

Author Profession: Saint
Nationality: Italian
Born: 1182
Died: 1226

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Select Francis of Assisi Quotations

Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.
Francis of Assisi

For it is in giving that we receive.
Francis of Assisi

If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.
Francis of Assisi

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Francis of Assisi

If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.
Francis of Assisi

It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching.
Francis of Assisi

I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.
Francis of Assisi

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Above, Beloved, Christ, Gifts, Gives, Grace, His, Overcoming, Self

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Above, Beloved, Christ, Gives, Grace, His, Overcoming, Self