Losing this person [Lambert aux Couteaux] is like plucking out one of my own eyes or cutting off my arm (III:169).

Let us be steadfast in this precious trust in God, the Strength of the weak and the Eye of the blind (III:159).

Things have to be done gradually. Grace has its small beginnings and its progress (III:157).

Let us be steadfast and always walk in the ways of God without coming to a standstill (III:157).

Let us work courageously and lovingly for such a good Master as ours; let us imitate Him in His virtues (III:154).

We owe obedience to the bishops in all things pertaining to our work in the missions, with ordinands, etc, but the spiritual and internal direction belongs to the Superior General (III:153).

Consider Our Lord close by you and within you, ready to put His hand to the work as soon as you call upon Him for help (III:143).

Mistrust of your own strength must be the basis for the trust you should have in God (III:143).

May your words be like seeds sown in their hearts, bearing a hundredfold the fruits of charity and good example to the poor faithful (III:140).

Remember that you have God with you, that He fights along with you, and that you will certainly overcome (III:138).