. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our Lord has given me for you
Vincent de PaulGood works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it.
Vincent de PaulRemember, Monsieur, that the downfall of most Communities comes from the cowardice of Superiors in not holding firm and in not purging them of the troublesome and incorrigible.
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 PaulWe must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective.
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