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. . . in the final analysis, virtue is not found in extremes, but in prudence . . .

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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
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Fear not calm will follow the storm, and perhaps soon.
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do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God has chosen them for our salvation.
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You must moderate yourself according to your strength. When you have done all that you can to see that no Christian is perverted, you must find your consolation in Our Lord, who could prevent this misfortune and who is not doing so.
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[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.
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. . . [T]hose persons who console you today may humiliate you tomorrow.
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...a great good is worth being long desired.
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