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The works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases Him.
Vincent de Paul
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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
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If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly.
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If 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.
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Would that God, Monsieur, had rendered us worthy of spending our lives, as Our Lord did, for the salvation of those poor souls so far removed from all assistance.
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