Just as stinginess is blameworthy so is the fault of facility in paying more for things than they are worth . . . — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Nevertheless, when one is ill, one should be submissive to the doctor and obey him. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
. . . [A]s a rule, the most learned persons do not produce the greatest results. We see that only too often. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Naturally, everyone loves his freedom, but we must beware of this as of a broad road that leads to perdition. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
...it is difficult to master one's feelings and be exact in everything in the midst of many affairs — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Since you know the means of getting better, in the name of God, make use of them. Do not take on anything… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[R]est assured that, when you remain thus in the state in which obedience has placed you, the merit of this same obedience… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Peace is never so complete that we may not have something to suffer. . . . Since it is impossible to please… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[W]isdom consists in following Providence step by step. And you can be sure of the truth of a maxim which seems paradoxical,… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If the Company takes my advice, it will always be preserved through this maxim, for if we are good, we will not… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is a maxim of ours to work in the service of the people, with the good pleasure of the pastors, and… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
With whose imperfections will you bear, and what insult are you capable of enduring, if a thoughtless word from your own Superior… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I know well, Monsieur, how much you have to endure in your present duty, and I ask Our Lord to strengthen you in your… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
...it is difficult to master one's feelings and be exact in everything in the midst of many affairs — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
If, in order to succeed in an enterprise, I were obliged to choose between fifty deer commanded by a lion, and fifty lions commanded… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
If we divested ourselves, once and for all, of all self-will, we would then be in a position of being sure of doing the… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
To this end, we should help and support one another and strive for peace and union among ourselves. This is the wine that cheers… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
In the name of Our Lord, Monsieur, do all you can to regain your health and take good care of it so that you… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is humility. For, as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
Let each of us accept the truth of the following statement and try to make it our most fundamental principle: Christ's teaching will never… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers and the… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
. . . [T]hese [ideas] are only suggestions of the evil spirit who, to jeopardize your salvation, suggests to you extraordinary works that are… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share
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![“Peace is never so complete that we may not have something to suffer. . . . Since it is impossible to please all of [those you serve], they offer you the occasion for practices which increase your merit in the measure that you make them meritorious by your patience.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/660/vincent-de-paul-1676_impossible_peace-is-never-so-complete-that-we-may-n_1472681.png)
![“[W]isdom consists in following Providence step by step. And you can be sure of the truth of a maxim which seems paradoxical, namely, that he who is hasty falls back in the interests of God.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/c05/vincent-de-paul-1676_faith_w-isdom-consists-in-following-providence_1927085.jpg)
