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
In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us,… — 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… — Vincent de Paul 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
[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
We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may… — 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
We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective. We will… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
We should take as a maxim never to be surprised at current difficulties, no more than at a passing breeze, because with… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Nevertheless, when one is ill, one should be submissive to the doctor and obey him. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Laws must never be made compatible with crimes, no more than lying should be in harmony with the truth. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[N]or should you move so fast! The works of God do not proceed in that way; they come about of themselves, and… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Things arrange themselves with time. Only God can have everything to His liking; His servants should act as Our Lord did. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent. — 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
We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking him for them. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
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
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
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
I have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened… — 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
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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