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I cannot think of the results of your labors without shame at the little we do.

Vincent de Paul

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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
Catholic Priest
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Shame
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In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it agreeable or disagreeable. By the grace of God, we belong to Him what else should we desire except to please Him?
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Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.
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