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We should  be  cordial  and  affable  with  the  poor, and with  persons  in  humble  circumstances. We should not  treat  them  in  a  supercilious  manner. Haughtiness makes  them  revolt. On the  contrary, when  we  are  affable  with  them,  they  become more  docile  and  derive  more  benefit  from the advice  they  receive. — St. Vincent de  Paul.

Let not  confusion  for  thy  fault  overwhelm thee with  despair,  as  if  there  were  no  longer  a remedy. — St. Catherine of  Siena.

As all  our  wickedness  consists  in  turning  away from our  Creator,  so  all  our  goodness  consists  in uniting  ourselves  with  Him. — St. Alphonsus.

That which  we  suffer  in  the  accomplishment  of a  good  work,  merits  for  us  the  necessary  graces to insure  its  success. — St. Vincent de  Paul.

We ought  to  have  a  special  devotion  to  those saints who  excelled  in  humility,  particularly  to the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  who  declares  that  the Lord regarded  her  on  account  of  her  humility. — St. Vincent de  Paul.