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.

When we receive with an entire and perfect resignation the afflictions which God sends us they become for us favors and benefits; because conformity to the will of God is a gain far superior to all temporal advantages.

Peace is worth far more than anything they might take from you.

Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.

We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking him for them.

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.

Experience teaches that what is feasible at the beginning is sometimes harmful as things go on, or subject to troublesome inconveniences