One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than an abundance of good works done for others (I:75).

Our Lord will perhaps draw more glory from your submission than from all the good you could do (I:75).

It is very difficult to do any good without conflict (I:75).

You belong to Our Lord and His holy Mother; cling to them and to the state in which they have placed you (I:71).

May God be pleased to give you His spirit and the grace to act in this same spirit and to bear your troubles in the way He bore His (I:65).

I pray that His Divine Goodness may accompany you, be your consolation along the way, your shade against the heat of the sun, your shelter in rain and cold, your soft bed in your weariness, your strength in your toil and finally, that He may bring you back in perfect...

What great hidden treasures there are in holy Providence and how marvelously Our Lord is honored by those who follow it (I:59).

Try to live content among your reasons for discontent and always honor the inactivity and unknown condition of the Son of God (I:54).

May you be forever a beautiful tree of life bringing forth fruits of love (I:46).

Their first and foremost purpose will be to strive for their own perfection and to devote themselves entirely to country people (I:42).