Naturally, everyone loves his freedom, but we must beware of this as of a broad road that leads to perdition.
Vincent de PaulGod has seen fit that, since our services are useful to many persons, everyone approves them, but only when they are carried out in the spirit of Our Lord.
Vincent de PaulFar from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy.
Vincent de PaulPerfection consists in a constant perseverance to acquire the virtues and become proficient in their practice, because on God's road, not to advance is to fall back since man never remains in the same condition.
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