In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it agreeable or disagreeable. By the grace of God, we belong to Him; what else should we desire except to please Him?

It is a ruse of the devil, by which he deceives good people, to induce them to do more than they are able, so that they end up not being able to do anything. The spirit of God urges one gently to do the good that can be done reasonably, so that it may be done perseveringly and for a long time.

People are made in such a way that even the holiest ones are liable to offend one another.

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.

Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.

There are some persons who are content with everything and others who are scarcely content with anything. These latter need patience to bear with themselves.

I would rather him to bear patiently with it than to put himself in danger of a greater evil.