“There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!”
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Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.
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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.
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Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you. Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.
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True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice.
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