Laugh and grow strong.

The principal end both of my father and of myself in the conquest of India... has been the propagation of the holy Catholic faith.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

What seems to me white, I will believe black if the hierarchical Church so defines.

Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.

If anyone asks you for something that you believe would be injurious to him, refuse, but in such a manner as not to lose his good-will.

We must speak to God as a friend speaks to his friend, servant to his master; now asking some favor, now acknowledging our faults, and communicating to Him all that concerns us, our thoughts, our fears, our projects, our desires, and in all things seeking His counsel.