God often delays the conclusion of a holy endeavor so that those involved in it might merit the grace by the length of the work, their patience and their prayers (III:614).

The works of God are not accomplished when we wish them, but whenever it pleases God (III:613).

Peace is worth more than all worldly possessions (III:612).

God is our All and leads us to Himself by Himself (III:603).

Let us honor His poverty, at least by our moderation, if we do not do so by total imitation (III:526).

Let us take care of His affairs and He will take care of ours (III:526).

Let us be more careful to extend the empire of Jesus Christ than our own possessions (III:526).

By the grace of God we belong to Him; what else should we desire except to please Him? (III:509).

Our business is to gain heaven; everything else is a sheer waste of time (III:503).

The poor who do not know where to go or what to do, who are suffering already and who increase daily, are my burden and my sorrow (III:492).