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Famous Quotes By John Bosco

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Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book. — John Bosco

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Fly from bad companions as from the bite of a poisonous snake. — John Bosco

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The power of evil men lives on the cowardice of the good. — John Bosco

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Run, jump, shout, but do not sin. — John Bosco

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Whatever you do, think of the Glory of God as your main goal. — John Bosco

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Be ever more convinced that your guardian angel is really present, that he is ever at your side. St. Frances of Rome always saw him standing before her, his arms clasped at his breast, his eyes uplifted to Heaven; but at the slightest failing, he would cover his face as if in shame, and at times, turn his back to her. — John Bosco

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The principle trap that the devil sets for young people is idleness. — John Bosco

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Ask your angel to console and assist you in your last moments. — John Bosco

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We do not go to Holy Communion because we are good; we go to become good. — John Bosco

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Do not try to excuse your faults; try to correct them — John Bosco

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Health is God's great gift, and we must spend it entirely for Him. Our eyes should see only for God, our feet walk only for Him, our hands labor for Him alone; in short, our entire body should serve God while we still have the time. Then, when He shall take our health and we shall near our last day, our conscience will not reproach us for having misused it. — John Bosco

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Never read books you aren't sure about . . . even supposing that these bad books are very well written from a literary point of view. Let me ask you this: Would you drink something you knew was poisoned just because it was offered to you in a golden cup? — John Bosco

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Enjoy yourself as much as you like - if only you keep from sin. — John Bosco

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If a well-known and trustworthy person were to go to a public square and tell all the idlers loitering there that on a certain hill they would find a gold mine and could take all they wanted, do you think anyone would shrug his shoulders and say he did not care? They'd be dashing there as fast as they could!

Well, now, doesn't the tabernacle hold the most precious treasure ever to be found on earth or in heaven? Unfortunately, there are many who cannot see it because they are blind. Yet our faith unerringly tells us that endless riches are to be found there. People sweat and toil to make money, and yet, in the tabernacle dwells the Lord of the universe. He will grant you what you ask, if you really need it.

Isn't Our Lord Jesus Christ Lord and Master of all? Go to Him then. Ask and it shall be given you; knock and it shall be opened to you! Jesus longs to grant you favors, especially those you need for your soul. — John Bosco

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Be good. This will make your angel happy. When sorrows and misfortunes, physical or spiritual, afflict you, turn to your guardian angel with strong trust and he will help you. — John Bosco