. . . [A]s a rule, the most learned persons do not produce the greatest results. We see that only too often.

I beg Our Lord, Monsieur, that we may be able to die to ourselves in order to rise with Him, that he may be the joy of your heart, the end and soul of your actions, and your glory in heaven. This will come to pass if, from now on, we humble ourselves as He humbled Himself, if we renounce our own satisfaction to follow Him by carrying our little crosses, and if we give our lives willingly, as He gave His, for our neighbor whom He loves so much and whom He wants us to love as ourselves.

. . . [A]s a rule, the most learned persons do not produce the greatest results. We see that only too often.

If you think something should be done, take the trouble to write to me about it, and together we will decide the time and manner of doing it.

It is not easy to find perfect men in whom there is nothing to criticize.

The vine-stock bears fruit as long as it is attached to its stem; apart from that, no.

If after so much effort and prayer, the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not will it.