All comes at the proper time to him who knows how to wait.

Remember the maxim of the Romans which states that by union and counsel we can achieve anything.

It will be easier for you to bring him around to where you want him more by gentleness and patience than by being too uncompromising.

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.

Peace is never so complete that we may not have something to suffer. . . . Since it is impossible to please all of [those you serve], they offer you the occasion for practices which increase your merit in the measure that you make them meritorious by your patience.

You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent.

With God's help, you will continue to succeed in your leadership and in your duties, because Our Lord's work is accomplished not so much by the multitude of workers as by the fidelity of the small number whom He calls.