We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Remember the maxim of the Romans which states that by union and counsel we can achieve anything. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
There is no act of charity that is not accompanied by justice or that permits us to do more than we reasonably… — Vincent de Paul Acts of charity Copy Share Image
I have never come away from you without reflecting that the Spirit of God and His holy workings reside in you. — Vincent de Paul Away from you Copy Share Image
God always gives a great blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells. — Vincent de Paul Bells Copy Share Image
. . . in the final analysis, virtue is not found in extremes, but in prudence . . . — Vincent de Paul Analysis Copy Share Image
If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly. — Vincent de Paul Adages Copy Share Image
When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do and accept the local customs, if they are not immoral. — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I am the only wretch who keeps on heaping new iniquities and abominations on myself. O Monsieur, how merciful God is to… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
Scandal often does as much harm to the listeners as to those who devise it, even if it were to do no… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
If you no longer have any income, you will not be neglected-you will not starve to death. . . . We panic… — Vincent de Paul Death 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
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 Beautiful Copy Share Image
Furthermore, the apostolic life does not exclude contemplation but encompasses it and profits by it to know better the eternal truths it… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
You must moderate yourself according to your strength. When you have done all that you can to see that no Christian is… — Vincent de Paul Christian Copy Share Image
We are still tossed about by the disturbances of this life, which is like a stormy sea, where those who are not… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
[I]n order to raise a soul to the highest perfection, He allows it to pass through dryness, brambles, and combats, causing it… — Vincent de Paul Abandonment 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 Desire Copy Share Image
The children of our Lord walk gladly in his ways; they have confidence in him, and so when they fall, they rise… — Vincent de Paul Children 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 Bishops Copy Share Image
[T]hese losses of the Church in the past hundred years give us reason to fear in the present misfortune that in another… — Vincent de Paul Blessed Copy Share Image
. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes… — Vincent de Paul Affection 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 Authority 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 Excess 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 Adversity Copy Share Image
I have made to God the offering you made to me of your heart and have asked him to unite mine with… — Vincent de Paul Faith 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 Faith 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 Bears 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
It will be easier for you to bring him around to where you want him more by gentleness and patience than by… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
In the name of God, Monsieur, let us not be so little attached to God's service that we yield to a useless… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
When we receive with an entire and perfect resignation the afflictions which God sends us they become for us favors and benefits;… — Vincent de Paul Advantage 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 Augustine Copy Share Image
“It’s a pity you think that the world can be righted through murder. Isn’t there enough death in the world already from… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
“THE MAIN DUTY OF LAW enforcement is law breaking. Right now the disciplined forces jobs are the reserve of the ‘elite’ and… — Vincent de Paul Law Copy Share Image
Naturally, everyone is disheartened by sharp reprimands, and by the most amiable corrections as well, if they are frequent, immoderate, or given… — Vincent de Paul Amiable 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 Compassion 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
We must be full reservoirs in order to let our water spill out without becoming empty, and we must possess the spirit… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
I hope that this man can be won over by your bearing charitably with him, advising him prudently, and praying for him.… — Vincent de Paul Charity Copy Share Image
![“We are still tossed about by the disturbances of this life, which is like a stormy sea, where those who are not attached to J[esus] C[hrist] and the duties of their state, as was our dear departed, are shipwrecked.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/61a/vincent-de-paul-1676_dear_we-are-still-tossed-about-by-the-disturb_677158.png)
![“[I]n order to raise a soul to the highest perfection, He allows it to pass through dryness, brambles, and combats, causing it thereby to honor the times of weariness in the life of His Son, Our Lord, who suffered various kinds of anguish and abandonment.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/741/vincent-de-paul-1676_abandonment_i-n-order-to-raise-a-soul-to-the-highest_1457809.png)
![“[T]hese losses of the Church in the past hundred years give us reason to fear in the present misfortune that in another hundred years we may lose the Church entirely in Europe. So, keeping this fear in mind, blessed are those who cooperate in extending the Church elsewhere.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bd/vincent-de-paul-1676_blessed_t-hese-losses-of-the-church-in-the-past_2035339.png)
![“. . . . [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/i/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
![“[E]ven if the whole world should rise up to destroy us, nothing will happen except that God, in whom we have put our hope, will allow.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d3/vincent-de-paul-1676_faith_e-ven-if-the-whole-world-should-rise-up_600868.png)
