There are good, God-fearing persons who still fall into certain faults, and it is better to bear with them than to be hard on them.

Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another . . .

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

It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize.

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?

We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.

Since God is satisfied with our good will and honest efforts, let us also be satisfied with the outcome He gives to them, and our actions will never be without good results