Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.

Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.

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

If you say that a good reputation serves to benefit the neighbor more, I admit that. However, since it should be based on a good life, it is, therefore, preserved by the practice of virtue and not by human intrigue.

Experience teaches that what is feasible at the beginning is sometimes harmful as things go on, or subject to troublesome inconveniences

I have made to God the offering you made to me of your heart and have asked him to unite mine with yours in that of Our Lord.

It will be most pleasing to O[ur] L[ord] if you husband your strength in order to serve Him better.