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

do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God has chosen them for our salvation.

Never betray His principles for any reason whatsoever, and take great care not to spoil God's affairs by too much haste in them.

But the blessed Bishop of Geneva taught his nuns another kind of prayer, which even the sick can make: to remain peacefully in the presence of God, manifesting our needs to Him with no other mental effort, like a poor person who uncovers his sores and by this means is more effective in inciting passers-by to do him some good than if he wore himself out trying to convince them of his need.

Experience has shown us that virtue puts down only shallow roots in those who are there for just a short time

Three can do more than ten when Our Lord puts His hand to things, and He always does so when He takes away the means of doing otherwise.

. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our Lord has given me for you