What good will it do us to possess humility with regard to our person if we take pride in our state? (I:524).

That type of illness does not need remedies so much as patience, gentleness, and cheerfulness of mind (I:523).

Everyone says that the missionary spirit is one of humility and simplicity … take hold of it (I:518).

They shall try to do good to the souls of the poor while taking care of their bodies (I:504).

Most willingly do I pray Our Lord to give His holy blessing to our dear Sisters and to grant them a share in the spirit He gave to the holy women who accompanied and cooperated with Him in assisting the sick poor and instructing children (I:503).

This moderate care for our health does not preclude the obligation we have of generously risking our lives when the salvation of our neighbor is concerned (I:491).

May God make you absolute master of yourself so that you have only one and the same will with God (I:491).

Let us be truly submissive to His good pleasure in the situation of the moment (I:484).

When in Rome, you must do as the Romans do and accept the local customs (I:475).

Judge whether the prickly thorns of our human nature do not produce fine roses; they blossom as soon as the sun of justice sheds the rays of its grace upon them (I:404).