Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.
Vincent de PaulHe also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.
Vincent de PaulIf you say that a good reputation serves to benefit the neighbor more, I admit that. However, since it should be based on a good life, it is, therefore, preserved by the practice of virtue and not by human intrigue.
Vincent de PaulExperience teaches that what is feasible at the beginning is sometimes harmful as things go on, or subject to troublesome inconveniences
Vincent de Paul