You can give me no greater consolation nor render greater service to your neighbor than to place yourself in a condition to serve him for a long time

The works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases Him.

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.

It is not light they need but strength, and strength permeates through the external balm of words and good example.

. . . [R]estlessness usually stems from pride and from being discontented with one's lot in life.

Put your trust in Him and following His example, always act humbly, graciously, and in good faith.

Do not be afraid of undertaking too much of what you can do without coming and going; but fear only the thought of doing more than you are doing and more than God is giving you the means to do.