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There is a vast difference between an Apostolic life and the solitude of the Carthusians. The latter is truly very holy but is not suited to those whom God has called to the former, which is in itself more excellent.
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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I see that you are not sure of what you should do. You must remain steadfast, Monsieur. It would be a great wrong for you to leave and an irreparable scandal to the town and the Company. If you were to abandon the house, I do not think people would ever be willing to welcome us back. Fear not calm will follow the storm, and perhaps soon.
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With whose imperfections will you bear, and what insult are you capable of enduring, if a thoughtless word from your own Superior is unbearable?
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[A] sick mind cannot be cured by the sheer force of persuasion.
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And what are we doing if we are not doing God's Will?
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[E]xcess in the practice of virtue is no less imperfect than the lack of it.
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The works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases Him.
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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.
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Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our Superiors.
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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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If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring
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[W]isdom consists in following Providence step by step. And you can be sure of the truth of a maxim which seems paradoxical, namely, that he who is hasty falls back in the interests of God.
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...it is difficult to master one's feelings and be exact in everything in the midst of many affairs
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Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.
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Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.
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Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal goods may it please His Divine Goodness to give us spiritual ones!
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[M]ost people offend God by passing judgment on the things others do, especially important people, not knowing the reasons why they are doing what they do for when one does not know the primary cause of some matter, what conclusions can he draw from it?
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[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future.
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A doctor who keeps a person from becoming ill deserves more merit than one who cures him.
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Peace is worth far more than anything they might take from you.
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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.
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