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.

Naturally, everyone is disheartened by sharp reprimands, and by the most amiable corrections as well, if they are frequent, immoderate, or given inappropriately.

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

[E]ven if the whole world should rise up to destroy us, nothing will happen except that God, in whom we have put our hope, will allow.

A doctor who keeps a person from becoming ill deserves more merit than one who cures him.

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

The works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases Him.