O Monsieur de Sergis, how important a matter is submission of spirit to a superior!

To this end, we should help and support one another and strive for peace and union among ourselves. This is the wine that cheers and strengthens travelers along the narrow path of Jesus Christ.

. . . [T]hose persons who console you today may humiliate you tomorrow.

Make an effort to serve good bread and good meat and not to sell the better wine so as to serve what is inferior.

Perfection consists in a constant perseverance to acquire the virtues and become proficient in their practice, because on God's road, not to advance is to fall back since man never remains in the same condition.

. . . [Y]ou must understand that we have always considered the writing of books a hindrance to our work, and that for this reason the custom was not to be introduced into the Company. However, since no rule, however general, does not have some exception, we shall see whether it is advisable to have yours printed.

. . . [R]estlessness usually stems from pride and from being discontented with one's lot in life.