The works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases Him.

It is a ruse of the devil, by which he deceives good people, to induce them to do more than they are able, so that they end up not being able to do anything. The spirit of God urges one gently to do the good that can be done reasonably, so that it may be done perseveringly and for a long time.

[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future.

What you are saying is true of those who want everything to give way to them, nothing to oppose them, everything to go their way, people to obey them without comment or delay and, in a manner of speaking, to be adored.

Let us be submissive to Providence, He will see to our affairs in His own time and in His own way

The kingdom of God is peace in the Holy Spirit; He will reign in you if your heart is at peace. So, be at peace, Mademoiselle, and you will honor in a sovereign way the God of peace and love.

God's affairs are accomplished gradually and almost imperceptibly and His spirit is neither violent nor tempestuous.