Remember the maxim of the Romans which states that by union and counsel we can achieve anything.

In order to become soundly virtuous, it is advisable to make good practical resolutions concerning particular acts of the virtues and to be faithful in carrying the out afterwards. Without doing that, one is often virtuous only in one's imagination.

We should take as a maxim never to be surprised at current difficulties, no more than at a passing breeze, because with a little patience we shall see them disappear. Time changes everything.

[A] sick mind cannot be cured by the sheer force of persuasion.

In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it agreeable or disagreeable. By the grace of God, we belong to Him; what else should we desire except to please Him?

When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do and accept the local customs, if they are not immoral.

Fear not; calm will follow the storm, and perhaps soon.