[I]n order to raise a soul to the highest perfection, He allows it to pass through dryness, brambles, and combats, causing it thereby to honor the times of weariness in the life of His Son, Our Lord, who suffered various kinds of anguish and abandonment.
Vincent de PaulSince God is satisfied with our good will and honest efforts, let us also be satisfied with the outcome He gives to them, and our actions will never be without good results
Vincent de PaulYou can give me no greater consolation nor render greater service to your neighbor than to place yourself in a condition to serve him for a long time
Vincent de Paul. . . [R]estlessness usually stems from pride and from being discontented with one's lot in life.
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