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Life Quotes by Vincent de Paul
- Furthermore, the apostolic life does not exclude contemplation but encompasses it and profits by it to know better the eternal truths it must proclaim
- You know, Monsieur, that, although the contemplative life is more perfect than the active life, it is not, however, more so than one which embraces…
- There is a vast difference between an Apostolic life and the solitude of the Carthusians. The latter is truly very holy but is not suited…
- It is no wonder you are tempted; on the contrary, it would be something new if you were not, because man's life is nothing but…
- Oh! how happy the man of means who uses his wealth and his life for the greater glory of God, from whom he has received…
- . . . [R]estlessness usually stems from pride and from being discontented with one's lot in life.
- 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]…
- [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…
- You say you are not happy in the Mission. That, in itself, is not a sign that God does not want you there. Perfect contentment…
- Peace is worth more than all worldly possessions; in addition, God rewards it even in this life.
- You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured.
- If you say that a good reputation serves to benefit the neighbor more, I admit that. However, since it should be based on a good…
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- I find that it's hard to fully examine one's life and not have faith be part of the discussion. — J. J. Abrams
- Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life. — Aristophanes
- Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. — Aristotle
- Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies. — Aristotle
- We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. — Aristotle
- Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those… — Aristotle
- Happiness depends upon ourselves. — Aristotle
- I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. — Aristotle