When we receive with an entire and perfect resignation the afflictions which God sends us they become for us favors and benefits; because conformity to the will of God is a gain far superior to all temporal advantages.

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

... bear with him as Our Lord bore with His disciples, who gave Him good reason to complain - at least, some of them did. Yet, He allowed them to remain in His company and tried to bring them around gently.

do not be surprised by your trials, since the Son of God has chosen them for our salvation.

You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent.

There is nothing good that does not meet with opposition, and it should not be valued any less because it encounters objections.

Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having them bear fruit, and even this is done gradually.