Let us do our duty well; let us go straight to God; let us work to become very humble, very patient, very mortified, and very charitable.
Vincent de PaulPeace is worth more than all worldly possessions; in addition, God rewards it even in this life.
Vincent de PaulThere is a vast difference between an Apostolic life and the solitude of the Carthusians. The latter is truly very holy but is not suited to those whom God has called to the former, which is in itself more excellent.
Vincent de PaulThings arrange themselves with time. Only God can have everything to His liking; His servants should act as Our Lord did.
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