Accomplished Quote by Vincent de Paul
“Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it.”
About This Quote
Source Letter, 1625
Divine good works happen naturally when not forced; haste spoils them.
In simple terms: God's good works occur without forced effort.
Key Takeaway
Allow patience and faith to guide actions.
Themes
faith
patience
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- charitable acts
- personal prayer
- community service
Key Concepts
divine providence
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate patience in service?
- What signs indicate divine timing?
A Different Perspective
Rushing can lead to superficial results.
![“When no trace of one’s know-how [capable to do something or everything] remains, one will be endowed with powers similar to God’s! Then whatever one desires it will come before him.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba0/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_when-no-trace-of-one-s-know-how-capable_845608.jpg)
![“. . . . [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)
![“[U]nless oppressed groups stick together, and on alliances of self interest rather than do-goodism; nothing can be accomplished in the long run to dismantle the apparatus of oppression.” quote by Shulamith Firestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7b/shulamith-firestone-12980_accomplished_u-nless-oppressed-groups-stick-together_5485.jpg)
