[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!
Vincent de PaulI have made to God the offering you made to me of your heart and have asked him to unite mine with yours in that of Our Lord.
Vincent de PaulYou say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured.
Vincent de Paul[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity.
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