Naturally, everyone loves his freedom, but we must beware of this as of a broad road that leads to perdition.

[W]ork at ridding yourself of the esteem you have had up to now for the glitter and sparkle of virtue and the vain applause of the world, which Our Lord so assiduously avoided and so often recommends us to shun, and that you labor in earnest to acquire true and solid virtues.

The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret.

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

All beginnings are somewhat strange; but we must have patience, and little by little, we shall find things, which at first were obscure, becoming clearer.

If there is any danger in the present weather, in the name of God, Monsieur, wait until spring

...Omit nothing which can advance his work, and not blame others for the delay.