Quotes by Francois de Fenelon

Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence.

Mankind by the perverse depravity of their nature esteem that which they have most desired as of no value the moment it is possessed and torment themselves with fruitless wishes for that which is beyond their reach.

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 in an exemption from suffering.

Even if no command to pray had existed our very weakness would have suggested it.

Time spent in prayer is never wasted.

I would have no desire other than to accomplish thy will. Teach me to pray pray thyself in me.

Worry is the cross which we make for ourselves by overanxiety.