O Monsieur de Sergis, how important a matter is submission of spirit to a superior! — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
It is not light they need but strength, and strength permeates through the external balm of words and good example. — 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
A man who behaves poorly in a Community will not do well in a parish. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[E]xcess in the practice of virtue is no less imperfect than the lack of it. — Vincent de Paul Character Copy Share Image
Just as stinginess is blameworthy, so is facility in paying more for things than they are worth... — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
The vine-stock bears fruit as long as it is attached to its stem; apart from that, no. — Vincent de Paul Bears Copy Share Image
If we want to find the manna hidden in our vocation, let us restrict and confine all our desires within it. — Vincent de Paul Career Copy Share Image
Experience teaches that what is feasible at the beginning is sometimes harmful as things go on, or subject to troublesome inconveniences — 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
[A] truly humble spirit humbles itself as much amid honors as amid insults, acting like the honeybee which makes its honey equally… — Vincent de Paul Acting Copy Share Image
[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers… — Vincent de Paul Advice Copy Share Image
There is a vast difference between an Apostolic life and the solitude of the Carthusians. The latter is truly very holy but… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than… — Vincent de Paul Abundance Copy Share Image
Since God is satisfied with our good will and honest efforts, let us also be satisfied with the outcome He gives to… — Vincent de Paul Action Copy Share Image
Do not be afraid of undertaking too much of what you can do without coming and going; but fear only the thought… — 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 Affliction Copy Share Image
God often delays the conclusion of a holy endeavor so that those involved in it might merit its grace by the length… — Vincent de Paul Conclusion 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
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
[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
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
Foresight is good when it is subject to the latter, but it becomes excessive when we are in a hurry to avoid… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
. . . [Y]ou must understand that we have always considered the writing of books a hindrance to our work, and that… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Far from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy. — 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
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
Put your trust in Him and following His example, always act humbly, graciously, and in good faith. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show. — Vincent de Paul Beginnings 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
I will always welcome joyfully any opportunity that comes my way to be of service to you — Vincent de Paul Joyfully Copy Share Image
Our Lord and the saints accomplished more by suffering than by acting. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually. — Vincent de Paul Bears Copy Share Image
Let us be submissive to Providence, He will see to our affairs in His own time and in His own way — Vincent de Paul Affair Copy Share Image
If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring — Vincent de Paul Danger 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 Advice Copy Share Image
Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal goods; may it please His Divine Goodness to give us spiritual ones! — Vincent de Paul Divine Copy Share Image
[I]t is His good pleasure that we remain always in the holy joy of His love... — Vincent de Paul Charity Copy Share Image
Naturally, everyone loves his freedom, but we must beware of this as of a broad road that leads to perdition. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
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