Always be quite simple and sincere and ask God to grant me those two virtues.

The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is humility. For, as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does he know how to defend himself from it.

Providence must call us and we must follow it, if we are to go forward confidently.

Things arrange themselves with time. Only God can have everything to His liking; His servants should act as Our Lord did.

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.

People are made in such a way that even the holiest ones are liable to offend one another.

In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God.