Impossible Quote by Vincent de Paul

“Peace is never so complete that we may not have something to suffer. . . . Since it is impossible to please all of [those you serve], they offer you the occasion for practices which increase your merit in the measure that you make them meritorious by your patience.”

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Impossible Increase May Merit Occasions Offers Patience Peace Please Practice Suffering Wisdom

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