The wisest persons, surprised by some passion, often say things they later regret.

Divine Providence is never wanting in things undertaken at Its command. Even though the whole world should rise up and destroy us, nothing could happen but what is pleasing to God. The less there is of man in affairs, the more there is of God.

I will always welcome joyfully any opportunity that comes my way to be of service to you

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

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.

Since I am a great sinner, I cannot reject those who have been, provided they have good will.

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.