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Values Quotes by Vincent de Paul
- Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only in weakness.
- Perfection consists in a constant perseverance to acquire the virtues and become proficient in their practice, because on God's road, not to advance is to…
- [A] truly humble spirit humbles itself as much amid honors as amid insults, acting like the honeybee which makes its honey equally as well from…
- [W]ork at ridding yourself of the esteem you have had up to now for the glitter and sparkle of virtue and the vain applause of…
- One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than an abundance of…
- God has granted me today a very particular fondness for requesting of Him that same virtue of ever choosing the worst and that which is…
- We must hold as an irrefutable maxim that the difficulties we have with our neighbor arise more from our immortified moods than from anything else.
- Always be quite simple and sincere and ask God to grant me those two virtues.
- . . . Our Lord humbles in order to raise up, and allows the suffering of interior and exterior afflictions in order to bring about…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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;…
- [E]xcess in the practice of virtue is no less imperfect than the lack of it.
- [L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity.
- . . . in the final analysis, virtue is not found in extremes, but in prudence . . .
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- Experience has shown us that virtue puts down only shallow roots in those who are there for just a short time
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- Put your trust in Him and following His example, always act humbly, graciously, and in good faith.
- Practice humility and patience.
- 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…
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