[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers and the seeking of advice, we must reject and consider as a temptation whatever is suggested to the contrary.

Let us do our duty well; let us go straight to God; let us work to become very humble, very patient, very mortified, and very charitable.

The vine-stock bears fruit as long as it is attached to its stem; apart from that, no.

You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured.

Peace is worth more than all worldly possessions; in addition, God rewards it even in this life.

And what are we doing if we are not doing God's Will?

. . . It is God's plan that those who are to help others spiritually fall into the temptations of mind and body by which others can be tormented. . . . Scorn both these evil suggestions and the wickedness of their author, who is the devil.