God always gives a great blessing to humble beginnings than to those that start with the chiming of bells.

If after so much effort and prayer, the matter is not successful, it will be a clear sign that God does not will it.

[W]ork at ridding yourself of the esteem you have had up to now for the glitter and sparkle of virtue and the vain applause of the world, which Our Lord so assiduously avoided and so often recommends us to shun, and that you labor in earnest to acquire true and solid virtues.

[P]resent misfortune presupposes good luck in the future.

In the name of Our Lord, Monsieur, do all you can to regain your health and take good care of it so that you can serve God and the poor for a longer time. This moderate care does not preclude the obligation we have of generously risking our lives when the salvation of our neighbor is concerned.

Let us be submissive to Providence, He will see to our affairs in His own time and in His own way

There are some persons who are content with everything and others who are scarcely content with anything. These latter need patience to bear with themselves.