One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than an abundance of good works done for others.
Vincent de Paul[T]hese losses of the Church in the past hundred years give us reason to fear in the present misfortune that in another hundred years we may lose the Church entirely in Europe. So, keeping this fear in mind, blessed are those who cooperate in extending the Church elsewhere.
Vincent de PaulI would rather him to bear patiently with it than to put himself in danger of a greater evil.
Vincent de PaulIt will be easier for you to bring him around to where you want him more by gentleness and patience than by being too uncompromising.
Vincent de PaulI have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened in order to spare others.
Vincent de PaulI thank God that you know the art of tearing yourself apart - I mean the way to humble yourself truly by recognizing and realizing your faults. You are right in believing yourself to be as you describe and to be most unsuitable for any kind of duty; it is on this foundation that Our Lord will base the execution of His plans for you.
Vincent de Paul