If, in order to succeed in an enterprise, I were obliged to choose between fifty deer commanded by a lion, and fifty… — 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… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly. — 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 Copy Share Image
If we want to find the manna hidden in our vocation, let us restrict and confine all our desires within it. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[E]ven if the whole world should rise up to destroy us, nothing will happen except that God, in whom we have put… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
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
If you grant asylum to so many refugees, your house may be sacked sooner by the soldiers; I see that clearly. The… — 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
Your soul will be blessed, Sister, if you bear patiently the troubles of mind and body His Providence sends you, or which… — 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
It will be most pleasing to O[ur] L[ord] if you husband your strength in order to serve Him better. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I am determined, even if they throw mud in my face, never to show any resentment, nor break with them, nor deviate… — 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 do not see any good in these persons, then say nothing, but if you do see some, speak about it… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Naturally, everyone is disheartened by sharp reprimands, and by the most amiable corrections as well, if they are frequent, immoderate, or given… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
You know that you yourself are not always in the same state. If you are exact today, closely united to God, and… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I see that you are not sure of what you should do. You must remain steadfast, Monsieur. It would be a great… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
In a word, we are like the servants of the centurion in the Gospel with regard to the bishops, insofar as when… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If God is the center of your life, no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
The children of our Lord walk gladly in his ways; they have confidence in him, and so when they fall, they rise… — 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 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 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 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
. . . . [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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