. . . in the final analysis, virtue is not found in extremes, but in prudence . . . — Vincent de Paul Analysis Copy Share Image
God always gives a great blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells. — Vincent de Paul Bells Copy Share Image
When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do and accept the local customs, if they are not immoral. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our… — Vincent de Paul Faith Copy Share Image
... I am sure that you are the first to do what you teach them. — Vincent de Paul Education Copy Share Image
Make an effort to serve good bread and good meat and not to sell the better wine so as to serve what… — Vincent de Paul Bread Copy Share Image
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
It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I am the only wretch who keeps on heaping new iniquities and abominations on myself. O Monsieur, how merciful God is to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Scandal often does as much harm to the listeners as to those who devise it, even if it were to do no… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If you no longer have any income, you will not be neglected-you will not starve to death. . . . We panic… — Vincent de Paul Death Copy Share Image
Furthermore, the apostolic life does not exclude contemplation but encompasses it and profits by it to know better the eternal truths it… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
There is nothing good that does not meet with opposition, and it should not be valued any less because it encounters objections. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
God allows us to give rise to the practice of two beautiful virtues: perseverance, which leads us to attain the goal, and… — Vincent de Paul Beautiful Copy Share Image
We are still tossed about by the disturbances of this life, which is like a stormy sea, where those who are not… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
You must moderate yourself according to your strength. When you have done all that you can to see that no Christian is… — Vincent de Paul Christian Copy Share Image
What a reason the Company has for observing its Rules faithfully: to do what the Son of God came into the world… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[W]ork at ridding yourself of the esteem you have had up to now for the glitter and sparkle of virtue and the… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
God often delays the conclusion of a holy endeavor so that those involved in it might merit its grace by the length… — Vincent de Paul Conclusion Copy Share Image
. . . Our Lord humbles in order to raise up, and allows the suffering of interior and exterior afflictions in order… — Vincent de Paul Affliction Copy Share Image
In order to become soundly virtuous, it is advisable to make good practical resolutions concerning particular acts of the virtues and to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Use gentle methods to get whatever good you can from priests and monks who are slaves, as well as from merchants and… — Vincent de Paul Authority Copy Share Image
It is true that zeal is the soul of the virtues, but most certainly, Monsieur, it must be according to knowledge, as… — Vincent de Paul Excess Copy Share Image
I have heard that M. Guesdon is dictating lessons to his seminarians. This is contrary to the custom of the Company and… — Vincent de Paul Company Copy Share Image
Let us allow God to act; He brings things to completion when we least expect it. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Nevertheless, when one is ill, one should be submissive to the doctor and obey him. — Vincent de Paul Doctor Copy Share Image
It will be most pleasing to O[ur] L[ord] if you husband your strength in order to serve Him better. — Vincent de Paul Faith 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
Providence must call us and we must follow it, if we are to go forward confidently. — Vincent de Paul Destiny Copy Share Image
If God is the center of your life, no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts. — Vincent de Paul Heart Copy Share Image
The works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases Him. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[I]t is His good pleasure that we remain always in the holy joy of His love... — Vincent de Paul Charity Copy Share Image
If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring — Vincent de Paul Danger Copy Share Image
...Seek counsel of very pious, disinterested persons, and follow the call of O[ur] L[ord] and the advice of those persons. — Vincent de Paul Advice Copy Share Image
Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal goods; may it please His Divine Goodness to give us spiritual ones! — Vincent de Paul Divine Copy Share Image
I would rather him to bear patiently with it than to put himself in danger of a greater evil. — Vincent de Paul Bears 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
. . . [R]estlessness usually stems from pride and from being discontented with one's lot in life. — 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 Affair Copy Share Image
Since I am a great sinner, I cannot reject those who have been, provided they have good will. — Vincent de Paul Faith Copy Share Image
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