It seems to me that the best way will be the one that is most gentle and forbearing, which is more in conformity with the Spirit of Our Lord and more apt to win hearts.

do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God has chosen them for our salvation.

There is nothing good that does not meet with opposition, and it should not be valued any less because it encounters objections.

You know, Monsieur, that, although the contemplative life is more perfect than the active life, it is not, however, more so than one which embraces at the same time contemplation and action, as does yours, by God's grace.

Oh! how happy the man of means who uses his wealth and his life for the greater glory of God, from whom he has received them!

It will be most pleasing to O[ur] L[ord] if you husband your strength in order to serve Him better.

With whose imperfections will you bear, and what insult are you capable of enduring, if a thoughtless word from your own Superior is unbearable?