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.

Scorn both these evil suggestions and the wickedness of their author, who is the devil. Be very cheerful and humble yourself as much as you can. Ordinarily, God allows these things to happen to free us from some hidden pride and to engender in us holy humility.

Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it.

Practice humility and patience.

...a great good is worth being long desired.

It will be most pleasing to O[ur] L[ord] if you husband your strength in order to serve Him better.

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