. . . [Y]ou must understand that we have always considered the writing of books a hindrance to our work, and that for this reason the custom was not to be introduced into the Company. However, since no rule, however general, does not have some exception, we shall see whether it is advisable to have yours printed.
Vincent de Paul. . . God is pleased to communicate himself to the simple and humble and to use the smallest and lowliest to make them great and exalted. In a word, it is He Himself who has called and approved them and even inspired their humble manner of living.
Vincent de PaulLaws must never be made compatible with crimes, no more than lying should be in harmony with the truth.
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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