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

You can give me no greater consolation nor render greater service to your neighbor than to place yourself in a condition to serve him for a long time

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

It is a maxim of ours to work in the service of the people, with the good pleasure of the pastors, and never to act contrary to their wishes. And, at the opening and closing of each mission, we get their blessing in a spirit of dependence.

Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it.

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

I have heard that M. Guesdon is dictating lessons to his seminarians. This is contrary to the custom of the Company and a somewhat ineffective way of teaching, since the students rely on their notes and do not exercise either their judgment or their memory, In this way, their minds remain empty while they pile up papers which they will perhaps never look at again.