One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than an abundance of good works done for others.

I have never made any distinction between those who have taken vows and those who have not; some should not be overburdened in order to spare others.

Peace is worth far more than anything they might take from you.

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

...Seek counsel of very pious, disinterested persons, and follow the call of O[ur] L[ord] and the advice of those persons.

Our Lord and the saints accomplished more by suffering than by acting.

Good works are often spoiled by moving too quickly. . . . The good which God desires is accomplished almost by itself, without our even thinking of it.