Action Quote by Vincent de Paul
![“[Do not] overburden yourself with rules of devotion, but persist in doing well those you have, your daily actions, your work; in a word, let everything revolve around doing well what you are doing.” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/192/vincent-de-paul-1676_action_do-not-overburden-yourself-with-rules-of_1841422.jpg)
“[Do not] overburden yourself with rules of devotion, but persist in doing well those you have, your daily actions, your work; in a word, let everything revolve around doing well what you are doing.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Guide to Daily Devotion, 1625
Prioritize doing your current tasks well over adding more rules.
In simple terms: Do well what you have;
Key Takeaway
Master your present duties.
Themes
discipline
focus
humility
Mood
calm
purposeful
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- job performance
- studying
- household chores
- volunteering
Key Concepts
ethics
work ethic
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple task can you improve now?
- How does focusing on quality affect stress?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on rules can cause paralysis.
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![“[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew how to find a bittersweet remark when it is needed!” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/546/vincent-de-paul-1676_bittersweet_i-f-the-gentleness-of-your-spirit-needs_81360.jpg)
