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
A doctor who keeps a person from becoming ill deserves more merit than one who cures 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
There are good, God-fearing persons who still fall into certain faults, and it is better to bear with them than to be… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
. . . [T]hose persons who console you today may humiliate you tomorrow. — 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
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
There are some persons who are content with everything and others who are scarcely content with anything. These latter need patience to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is a good sign when He burdens us with [crosses] and we carry them well, but woe to the person who… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
God has seen fit that, since our services are useful to many persons, everyone approves them, but only when they are carried… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Remember, Monsieur, that Saint Augustine says that a person who does not obey the doctors is doing his best to kill himself. — 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
That's what our Rules engage us to do, to help poor persons, our lords and masters. — Vincent de Paul 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 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
Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another . . . — 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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