The depravity of the ecclesiastical state is the principal cause of the ruin of God's Church (XI:279).

God does nothing without some good purpose (XI:276).

Humility is in no way contrary to magnanimity (XI:273).

Let ask God to give the Company this spirit, this heart, this heart that causes us to go everywhere (XI:264).

Let's be like that little peasant who was carrying a sock and, seeing his master kneel down to pray did the same, with his little sack on his back. When asked what he was doing, he said, “I'm asking God to do what you're requesting of him; I'm a poor idiot who doesn't...

Simplicity converts everyone (XI:259).

We preach mainly by good example (XI:252).

Let us look upon our imperfections as a special mercy of God (XI:119).

What seems foolish and contemptible in the eyes of human beings is wisdom in the sight of God! (XI:118).