If after so much effort and prayer, the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not will it.

I thank God for having given the Company subjects who belong more to Him than to themselves, and who serve the neighbor at the risk of their lives! They are like unrefined gold, which becomes visible in fire and which would otherwise remain hidden under ordinary actions and sometimes under faults and failings.

That's what our Rules engage us to do, to help poor persons, our lords and masters.

[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew how to find a bittersweet remark when it is needed!

...Omit nothing which can advance his work, and not blame others for the delay.

[L]et us work to rid ourselves of our attacks of over-zealousness especially when it offends against respect, esteem, and charity.

The angels would become incarnate if they could, so that they might come to earth to imitate the example and virtues of the Son of God!