To attribute to God, and not to self, whatever good one sees in oneself; but to recognize always that the evil is one's own doing, and to impute it on one's self.

Listen carefully, my child, to your master's precepts, and incline the ear of your heart. Receive willingly and carry out effectively your loving father's advice, that by the labor of obedience you may return to Him from whom you had departed by the sloth of disobedience.

There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.

Listen and attend with the ear of your heart.

Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.

He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.