John Bosco Quotes

#1. Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.

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#2. Run, jump, shout, but do not sin.

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#3. The power of evil men lives on the cowardice of the good.

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#4. 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.

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#5. We do not go to Holy Communion because we are good; we go to become good.

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#6. Enjoy yourself as much as you like - if only you keep from sin.

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#7. Ask your angel to console and assist you in your last moments.

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#8. The principle trap that the devil sets for young people is idleness.

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#9. Whatever you do, think of the Glory of God as your main goal.

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#10. Fly from bad companions as from the bite of a poisonous snake.

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#11. 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?

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#12. Do not try to excuse your faults; try to correct them

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