St. Francis
St. Francis
anger anxiety charity fear greed neither nor patience peace poverty
Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor vexation. Where there is poverty and joy, there is neither greed nor avarice. Where there is peace and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor doubt.
except wish
Do not wish to be anything except what you are.
chiefly patience
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.
divine love man royal vessel works
There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love -- every man works his oar voluntarily!