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.

Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another . . .

An honorable man would never abandon his friend in time of need, especially if they were in a foreign country. Why? For fear of acting like a coward or of being boorish. I repeat, I admire the fact that, those persons have, through human respect, more courage than Christians and priests have, through charity or through their good intentions.

I have made to God the offering you made to me of your heart and have asked him to unite mine with yours in that of Our Lord.

If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring

[N]or should you move so fast! The works of God do not proceed in that way; they come about of themselves, and those He does not create soon perish.

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.