I live now in solitude and am able to use my time reflecting on the past and preparing for death. I cannot put away the thought of the Indians and in my ambition I fly to the Rockies.

We are entirely in the care of Divine Providence, and it is very sweet to remain so in peace. The Cross is never lacking; may it be our consolation.

Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future. Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.

I love my solitude, and I would love it still more if I had more of it.

Learn to let others do their share of the work. Things may be done less well, but you will have more peace of soul and health of body. And what temporal interest should we not sacrifice in order to gain these blessings?

He who has Jesus has everything.

Let us realize that we are sinners and have much to explate, while others less culpable than we are suffer more than we do.