Foresight is good when it is subject to the latter, but it becomes excessive when we are in a hurry to avoid something we fear. We rely more on our own efforts than on those of his Providence, and we think we are doing a great deal by anticipating His orders by our own disorder, which causes us to rely on human prudence rather than on his Word.
Vincent de PaulThere are good, God-fearing persons who still fall into certain faults, and it is better to bear with them than to be hard on them.
Vincent de PaulHe also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.
Vincent de PaulIf you grant asylum to so many refugees, your house may be sacked sooner by the soldiers; I see that clearly. The question is, however, whether, because of this danger, you should refuse to practice such a beautiful virtue as charity.
Vincent de Paul