[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.

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?

If God is the center of your life, no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts.

I have heard that M. Guesdon is dictating lessons to his seminarians. This is contrary to the custom of the Company and a somewhat ineffective way of teaching, since the students rely on their notes and do not exercise either their judgment or their memory, In this way, their minds remain empty while they pile up papers which they will perhaps never look at again.

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

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

I have never come away from you without reflecting that the Spirit of God and His holy workings reside in you.