...it is difficult to master one's feelings and be exact in everything in the midst of many affairs

Man's condition is never the same; he is humbled, then exalted; sometimes at peace, sometimes persecuted; enlightened today and plunged into darkness tomorrow. What is to be done? As I said, let us be prepared for whatever may happen.

There are good, God-fearing persons who still fall into certain faults, and it is better to bear with them than to be hard on them.

I thank God that you know the art of tearing yourself apart - I mean the way to humble yourself truly by recognizing and realizing your faults. You are right in believing yourself to be as you describe and to be most unsuitable for any kind of duty; it is on this foundation that Our Lord will base the execution of His plans for you.

His Divine Goodness asks that we never do good in any place to make ourselves look important but that we always consider Him directly, immediately, and without intermediary in all our actions.

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

If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly.