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
Even convicts, with whom I have spent some time, are not won over in any other way. Whenever I happened to speak… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[L]et us believe that all is going along the best in the world when we take no satisfaction in it, provided we… — 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
So, our vocation is to go, not just to one parish, not just to one diocese, but all over the world; and… — 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
Rarely is any good done without difficulty; the devil is too subtle and the world too corrupt not to attempt to nip… — 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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![“Ultimately, Monsieur, we must go to God per infamiam et bonam famam [whether spoken of well or ill], and His Divine Goodness is merciful to us when it pleases Him to allow us to encounter blame and public contempt. I am sure you have borne patiently the embarrassment you experienced because of…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/vincent-de-paul-1676_accepted_ultimately-monsieur-we-must-go-to-god-pe_2967303.jpg)
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![“. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
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