If we want to find the manna hidden in our vocation, let us restrict and confine all our desires within it.
The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret.
[I]t is the maxim of the saints that when a matter has been decided in the presence of God after many prayers and the seeking of advice, we must reject and consider as a temptation whatever is suggested to the contrary.
Cast from your heart the bitterness.
... I am sure that you are the first to do what you teach them.
Naturally, everyone loves his freedom, but we must beware of this as of a broad road that leads to perdition.