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The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them.

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Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.

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Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.

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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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When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.

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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.

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Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

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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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Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.

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Through devotion, your family cares become more peaceful, mutual love between husband and wife becomes more sincere, the service we owe to the prince more faithful, and our work, no matter what it is, becomes more pleasant and agreeable.

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Biography

Nationality: Swiss

Type: Clergyman

Born: August 21st, 1567

Died: December 28th, 1622

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