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God always gives a great blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells.

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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[A] sick mind cannot be cured by the sheer force of persuasion.
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God has great plans for you, directed towards helping you do what Jesus Christ did when He was on earth. This requires you do resist temptation vigorously, with special confidence in the assistance of His Divine Goodness. Courage then, Monsieur. Be faithful to Him, and the Divine Goodness will be favorable to you.
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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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