God often delays the conclusion of a holy endeavor so that those involved in it might merit its grace by the length of the work, their patience, and their prayers. This is why I beg you not to grow weary in yours. Although He may delay, He will reveal that it is pleasing to Him, if it is done, nevertheless, in a spirit of resignation regarding the outcome.

Things arrange themselves with time. Only God can have everything to His liking; His servants should act as Our Lord did.

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

. . . [I]n the kingdom of charity, one prefers to suffer some inconvenience rather than inconvenience the neighbor.

The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret.

Peace is worth more than all worldly possessions; in addition, God rewards it even in this life.

He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.