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There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!
Saint Francis de Sales
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"There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily!"
— Saint Francis de Sales

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There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works his oar voluntarily! — Saint Francis de Sales

About Saint Francis de Sales

Saint Francis de Sales was a Clergyman from France (1567–1622).

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Who said "There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love - every man works…"?
This quote is attributed to Saint Francis de Sales, a Clergyman from France.
When did Saint Francis de Sales live?
Saint Francis de Sales lived from 1567 – 1622.