If you think something should be done, take the trouble to write to me about it, and together we will decide the… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I beg Our Lord, Monsieur, that we may be able to die to ourselves in order to rise with Him, that he… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
But the blessed Bishop of Geneva taught his nuns another kind of prayer, which even the sick can make: to remain peacefully… — 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
If you say that a good reputation serves to benefit the neighbor more, I admit that. However, since it should be based… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is no wonder you are tempted; on the contrary, it would be something new if you were not, because man's life… — Vincent de Paul 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
If after so much effort and prayer, the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Ultimately, Monsieur, we must go to God per infamiam et bonam famam [whether spoken of well or ill], and His Divine Goodness… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
An honorable man would never abandon his friend in time of need, especially if they were in a foreign country. Why? For… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If your men grow weary of the work or balk at obedience, you must bear with them. Get what you can gently… — 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