When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do and accept the local customs, if they are not immoral.

[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers and the seeking of advice, we must reject and consider as a temptation whatever is suggested to the contrary.

Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our Superiors.

Our Lord is pleased to deprive us of temporal goods; may it please His Divine Goodness to give us spiritual ones!

People are made in such a way that even the holiest ones are liable to offend one another.

That's what our Rules engage us to do, to help poor persons, our lords and masters.

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