[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.

[R]est assured that, when you remain thus in the state in which obedience has placed you, the merit of this same obedience extends over everything you do, giving each action inestimable value, even when things do not turn out as you wish.

...Omit nothing which can advance his work, and not blame others for the delay.

There is a vast difference between an Apostolic life and the solitude of the Carthusians. The latter is truly very holy but is not suited to those whom God has called to the former, which is in itself more excellent.

Just as stinginess is blameworthy, so is facility in paying more for things than they are worth...

Fear not; calm will follow the storm, and perhaps soon.

I have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened in order to spare others.