In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck.

Is it not better to fail after asking advice than to risk acting on our own?

Providence must call us and we must follow it, if we are to go forward confidently.

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?

You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent.

I have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened in order to spare others.

God has great plans for you, directed towards helping you do what Jesus Christ did when He was on earth. This requires you do resist temptation vigorously, with special confidence in the assistance of His Divine Goodness. Courage then, Monsieur. Be faithful to Him, and the Divine Goodness will be favorable to you.