I am determined, even if they throw mud in my face, never to show any resentment, nor break with them, nor deviate from the esteem and honor I owe them in the sight of God. If they forget themselves and say or do something offensive against your little bark, even if it is done purposely to make it sink, bear with it for the love of God, who will save you from shipwreck and calm the storm. Do not complain or even say a single work about it. In spite of everything, continue to compliment them when you meet, as if nothing were amiss.
Vincent de PaulWe must love our neighbor as being made in the image of God and as an object of His love.
Vincent de Paul[E]ven if the whole world should rise up to destroy us, nothing will happen except that God, in whom we have put our hope, will allow.
Vincent de PaulCharity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another . . .
Vincent de PaulWe should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking him for them.
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