An honorable man would never abandon his friend in time of need, especially if they were in a foreign country. Why? For fear of acting like a coward or of being boorish. I repeat, I admire the fact that, those persons have, through human respect, more courage than Christians and priests have, through charity or through their good intentions.

Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.

[A] truly humble spirit humbles itself as much amid honors as amid insults, acting like the honeybee which makes its honey equally as well from the dew that falls on the wormwood as from that which falls on the rose.

You say you experience great difficulty in the mission. Alas! Monsieur, there is no lot in life where there is nothing to be endured.

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.

do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God has chosen them for our salvation.

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