I would rather him to bear patiently with it than to put himself in danger of a greater evil.

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

[L]et us believe that all is going along the best in the world when we take no satisfaction in it, provided we humble ourselves for this and redouble our confidence in God.

...a great good is worth being long desired.

Be acted upon rather than active. In this way, God will do through you alone what all men put together could not do without Him.

If your men grow weary of the work or balk at obedience, you must bear with them. Get what you can gently from them. True, it is good to be firm in attaining your goal, but use appropriate, attractive, and agreeable means.

It seems to me that the best way will be the one that is most gentle and forbearing, which is more in conformity with the Spirit of Our Lord and more apt to win hearts.