[E]xcess in the practice of virtue is no less imperfect than the lack of it. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Always be quite simple and sincere and ask God to grant me those two virtues. — 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
. . . in the final analysis, virtue is not found in extremes, but in prudence . . . — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
God allows us to give rise to the practice of two beautiful virtues: perseverance, which leads us to attain the goal, and… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
God has granted me today a very particular fondness for requesting of Him that same virtue of ever choosing the worst and… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
In order to become soundly virtuous, it is advisable to make good practical resolutions concerning particular acts of the virtues and to… — 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
Perfection consists in a constant perseverance to acquire the virtues and become proficient in their practice, because on God's road, not to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
. . . Our Lord humbles in order to raise up, and allows the suffering of interior and exterior afflictions in order… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I can understand that the man you told me about has offended you, and I am very annoyed that he forgot himself… — 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… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is true that zeal is the soul of the virtues, but most certainly, Monsieur, it must be according to knowledge, as… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Use gentle methods to get whatever good you can from priests and monks who are slaves, as well as from merchants and… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[M]ay you be more advanced in the school of solid virtue, which is practiced in an excellent way in the midst of… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Experience has shown us that virtue puts down only shallow roots in those who are there for just a short time — 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
[W]ork at ridding yourself of the esteem you have had up to now for the glitter and sparkle of virtue and the… — 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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