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Always be quite simple and sincere and ask God to grant me those two virtues. — Vincent de Paul
. . . Our Lord humbles in order to raise up, and allows the suffering of interior and exterior afflictions in order to bring about… — Vincent de Paul
In order to become soundly virtuous, it is advisable to make good practical resolutions concerning particular acts of the virtues and to be faithful in… — Vincent de Paul
Ordinarily, God allows these things [i.e. evil suggestions and wickedness] to happen to free us from some hidden pride and to engender in us holy… — Vincent de Paul
It is true that zeal is the soul of the virtues, but most certainly, Monsieur, it must be according to knowledge, as Saint Paul says;… — Vincent de Paul
[E]xcess in the practice of virtue is no less imperfect than the lack of it. — Vincent de Paul
[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity. — Vincent de Paul
. . . in the final analysis, virtue is not found in extremes, but in prudence . . . — Vincent de Paul
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 agreeable… — Vincent de Paul
I know well, Monsieur, how much you have to endure in your present duty, and I ask Our Lord to strengthen you in your difficulties.… — Vincent de Paul
In the name of God, Monsieur, let us not be so little attached to God's service that we yield to a useless fear which may… — Vincent de Paul
Experience has shown us that virtue puts down only shallow roots in those who are there for just a short time — Vincent de Paul
It seems to me that the best way will be the one that is most gentle and forbearing, which is more in conformity with the… — Vincent de Paul
There are some persons who are content with everything and others who are scarcely content with anything. These latter need patience to bear with themselves. — Vincent de Paul
God allows us to give rise to the practice of two beautiful virtues: perseverance, which leads us to attain the goal, and constancy, which helps… — Vincent de Paul
Put your trust in Him and following His example, always act humbly, graciously, and in good faith. — Vincent de Paul
Practice humility and patience. — Vincent de Paul
Let us do our duty well; let us go straight to God; let us work to become very humble, very patient, very mortified, and very… — Vincent de Paul
We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective. — Vincent de Paul
If your men grow weary of the work or balk at obedience, you must bear with them. Get what you can gently from them. True,… — Vincent de Paul
[M]ay you be more advanced in the school of solid virtue, which is practiced in an excellent way in the midst of suffering, and which… — Vincent de Paul
I can understand that the man you told me about has offended you, and I am very annoyed that he forgot himself like that. However,… — Vincent de Paul
We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective. We will learn from Our… — Vincent de Paul
It will be easier for you to bring him around to where you want him more by gentleness and patience than by being too uncompromising. — Vincent de Paul
I thank God that you know the art of tearing yourself apart - I mean the way to humble yourself truly by recognizing and realizing… — Vincent de Paul

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