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Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually."

Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize."

It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize.




Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Without [firmness] I see the majority of Communities that are lax reach that state because of the excessive leniency of Superiors. So, be firm, Monsieur."

Without [firmness] I see the majority of Communities that are lax reach that state because of the excessive leniency of Superiors. So, be firm, Monsieur.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "God uproots the vine that He Himself has not planted."

God uproots the vine that He Himself has not planted.




Vincent De Paul Quotes: "[L]et us believe that all is going along the best in the world when we take no satisfaction in it, provided we humble ourselves for this and redouble our confidence in God."

[L]et us believe that all is going along the best in the world when we take no satisfaction in it, provided we humble ourselves for this and redouble our confidence in God.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity."

[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: ". . . [A]s a rule, the most learned persons do not produce the greatest results. We see that only too often."

. . . [A]s a rule, the most learned persons do not produce the greatest results. We see that only too often.




Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Remember the maxim of the Romans which states that by union and counsel we can achieve anything."

Remember the maxim of the Romans which states that by union and counsel we can achieve anything.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Far from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy."

Far from rejecting such a good man as you, He never even abandons a wicked man who hopes for His mercy.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show."

He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "If we want to find the manna hidden in our vocation, let us restrict and confine all our desires within it."

If we want to find the manna hidden in our vocation, let us restrict and confine all our desires within it.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Make an effort to serve good bread and good meat and not to sell the better wine so as to serve what is inferior."

Make an effort to serve good bread and good meat and not to sell the better wine so as to serve what is inferior.




Vincent De Paul Quotes: "It is not light they need but strength, and strength permeates through the external balm of words and good example."

It is not light they need but strength, and strength permeates through the external balm of words and good example.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "... I am sure that you are the first to do what you teach them."

... I am sure that you are the first to do what you teach them.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "The vine-stock bears fruit as long as it is attached to its stem; apart from that, no."

The vine-stock bears fruit as long as it is attached to its stem; apart from that, no.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Remember, Monsieur, that Saint Augustine says that a person who does not obey the doctors is doing his best to kill himself."

Remember, Monsieur, that Saint Augustine says that a person who does not obey the doctors is doing his best to kill himself.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret."

The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: ". . . [T]hose persons who console you today may humiliate you tomorrow."

. . . [T]hose persons who console you today may humiliate you tomorrow.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "[I]t is His good pleasure that we remain always in the holy joy of His love."

[I]t is His good pleasure that we remain always in the holy joy of His love.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Laws must never be made compatible with crimes, no more than lying should be in harmony with the truth."

Laws must never be made compatible with crimes, no more than lying should be in harmony with the truth.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our Superiors."

Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our Superiors.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "We must endeavor to have God reign sovereignly in us, and then in others. The trouble with me is that I take more care to have Him reign in others than in myself."

We must endeavor to have God reign sovereignly in us, and then in others. The trouble with me is that I take more care to have Him reign in others than in myself.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly."

If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Our Lord and the saints accomplished more by suffering than by acting."

Our Lord and the saints accomplished more by suffering than by acting.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal goods; may it please His Divine Goodness to give us spiritual ones!"

Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal goods; may it please His Divine Goodness to give us spiritual ones!



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Since I am a great sinner, I cannot reject those who have been, provided they have good will."

Since I am a great sinner, I cannot reject those who have been, provided they have good will.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "[A] sick mind cannot be cured by the sheer force of persuasion."

[A] sick mind cannot be cured by the sheer force of persuasion.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent."

You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "People are made in such a way that even the holiest ones are liable to offend one another."

People are made in such a way that even the holiest ones are liable to offend one another.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "If after so much effort and prayer, the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not will it."

If after so much effort and prayer, the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not will it.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it."

Good 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 Paul Quotes: "Your soul will be blessed, Sister, if you bear patiently the troubles of mind and body His Providence sends you, or which come to you from within and without."

Your soul will be blessed, Sister, if you bear patiently the troubles of mind and body His Providence sends you, or which come to you from within and without.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them."

Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only in weakness."

Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only in weakness.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "I hope that this man can be won over by your bearing charitably with him, advising him prudently, and praying for him. This is what I do for your family in general and for you in particular."

I hope that this man can be won over by your bearing charitably with him, advising him prudently, and praying for him. This is what I do for your family in general and for you in particular.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "The kingdom of God is peace in the Holy Spirit; He will reign in you if your heart is at peace. So, be at peace, Mademoiselle, and you will honor in a sovereign way the God of peace and love."

The kingdom of God is peace in the Holy Spirit; He will reign in you if your heart is at peace. So, be at peace, Mademoiselle, and you will honor in a sovereign way the God of peace and love.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew how to find a bittersweet remark when it is needed!"

[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew how to find a bittersweet remark when it is needed!



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck."

In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "[E]xcess in the practice of virtue is no less imperfect than the lack of it."

[E]xcess in the practice of virtue is no less imperfect than the lack of it.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "Cast from your heart the bitterness."

Cast from your heart the bitterness.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future."

[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured."

You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective."

We must be firm but not rough in our guidance and avoid an insipid kind of meekness, which is ineffective.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God."

In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "God has seen fit that, since our services are useful to many persons, everyone approves them, but only when they are carried out in the spirit of Our Lord."

God has seen fit that, since our services are useful to many persons, everyone approves them, but only when they are carried out in the spirit of Our Lord.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "I 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."

I 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 Paul Quotes: "His Divine Goodness asks that we never do good in any place to make ourselves look important but that we always consider Him directly, immediately, and without intermediary in all our actions."

His Divine Goodness asks that we never do good in any place to make ourselves look important but that we always consider Him directly, immediately, and without intermediary in all our actions.



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "May God be pleased to make it known to you, and fill you increasingly with His Spirit, so that through you it may be poured into the souls you guide, and your own soul may be more greatly sanctified!"

May God be pleased to make it known to you, and fill you increasingly with His Spirit, so that through you it may be poured into the souls you guide, and your own soul may be more greatly sanctified!



Vincent De Paul Quotes: "I have never come away from you without reflecting that the Spirit of God and His holy workings reside in you."

I have never come away from you without reflecting that the Spirit of God and His holy workings reside in you.