I will always welcome joyfully any opportunity that comes my way to be of service to you

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

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

(1) Be convinced that exactness in rising is one of the most important practices in the Company and that as the day begins so the rest of the day continues; (2) give yourselves sincerely to God on going to bed in the evening, asking Him for the strength to overcome yourselves in the morning and to obey His voice without delay.

[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future.

There is a vast difference between an Apostolic life and the solitude of the Carthusians. The latter is truly very holy but is not suited to those whom God has called to the former, which is in itself more excellent.

[I]t is His good pleasure that we remain always in the holy joy of His love.