I am determined, even if they throw mud in my face, never to show any resentment, nor break with them, nor deviate from the esteem and honor I owe them in the sight of God. If they forget themselves and say or do something offensive against your little bark, even if it is done purposely to make it sink, bear with it for the love of God, who will save you from shipwreck and calm the storm. Do not complain or even say a single work about it. In spite of everything, continue to compliment them when you meet, as if nothing were amiss.

Oh! how happy the man of means who uses his wealth and his life for the greater glory of God, from whom he has received them!

Who will excuse us before God for the loss of such a great number of people, who could be saved by the slight assistance we could give them?

When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do and accept the local customs, if they are not immoral.

His Divine Goodness asks that we never do good in any place to make ourselves look important but that we always consider Him directly, immediately, and without intermediary in all our actions.

Always be quite simple and sincere and ask God to grant me those two virtues.

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