The angels would become incarnate if they could, so that they might come to earth to imitate the example and virtues of… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[L]et us believe that all is going along the best in the world when we take no satisfaction in it, provided we… — 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
Divine Providence is never wanting in things undertaken at Its command. Even though the whole world should rise up and destroy us,… — 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 difficulties. It is in such circumstances that we acquire virtue; where there is no suffering, there is little merit. My wish is that God may grant us great indifference with regard to duties. O Monsieur, how… — 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 Image
. . . . [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 Image
[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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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