Make an effort to serve good bread and good meat and not to sell the better wine so as to serve what is inferior.

We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.

Since you know the means of getting better, in the name of God, make use of them. Do not take on anything beyond your strength, do not be anxious, do not take things too much to heart, go gently, do not work too long or too hard.

Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.

Is it not better to fail after asking advice than to risk acting on our own?

In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck.

Let us allow God to act; He brings things to completion when we least expect it.