Despite our knowledge of the beauty and the holiness of humility, we still allow ourselves to get carried away by the violence of pride (XII:163).

We need a certain charm and a pleasant countenance so as not to scare anyone away (XII:157).

Gentleness causes us to master our passions (XII:155).

God, you see before You a Company that longs only for the grace to observe your teachings, to model itself on Your way of acting and to advance in the ways of holiness You have prescribed for it (XII:150).

Doing good is not everything; we have to do it well, after the example of Our Lord (XII:148).

Make good use of prudence; we have to form our judgment on Christian teaching of which we are always sure (XII:147).

Simplicity consists in saying things as we have them at heart (XII:143).

Everyone loves simple, candid people who do not use subtleties or tricks, who are straightforward and speak sincerely, with the result that whatever they say comes from their heart (XII:142).

True religion is found among the poor. God enriches them with a lively faith: they believe, they touch, they taste the words of life (XII:142).

Of ourselves we can do nothing but spoil everything (XII:139).