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

Remember, Monsieur, that the downfall of most Communities comes from the cowardice of Superiors in not holding firm and in not purging them of the troublesome and incorrigible.

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.

The children of our Lord walk gladly in his ways; they have confidence in him, and so when they fall, they rise again; and if, instead of stopping to grumble about the stone they have tripped over, they humble themselves at their fall, this helps them to advance with great strides in his love.

It is no wonder you are tempted; on the contrary, it would be something new if you were not, because man's life is nothing but temptation, and no one is exempt from it, especially those who have given themselves to God; his own Son even passed through this trial. But if it is necessary for everyone, it is also a source of merit for those to whom God grants the grace of turning all things to good, as you do.

Peace is worth more than all worldly possessions; in addition, God rewards it even in this life.

If you think something should be done, take the trouble to write to me about it, and together we will decide the time and manner of doing it.