Bells Quote by Vincent de Paul
“God always gives a great blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on Humility, 1650
Divine blessings favor modest starts over ostentatious displays, emphasizing humility over showiness.
In simple terms: God prefers humble beginnings.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility.
Themes
humility
blessing
modesty
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- charitable work
- personal setbacks
- new ventures
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect your goals?
- Can modesty coexist with ambition?
A Different Perspective
Excessive pride can still attract attention.
![“. . . . [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/img-quotes/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
![“[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)
