I have never come away from you without reflecting that the Spirit of God and His holy workings reside in you.
Vincent de PaulRarely is any good done without difficulty; the devil is too subtle and the world too corrupt not to attempt to nip such a good work in the bud
Vincent de PaulIf you think something should be done, take the trouble to write to me about it, and together we will decide the time and manner of doing it.
Vincent de PaulScandal often does as much harm to the listeners as to those who devise it, even if it were to do no other harm than disturb the mind, as it does, and give rise to temptations to speak or write about it to others.
Vincent de Paul