Now the state most pleasing to God is that of perfection, the one Our Lord embraced on earth and has the Apostles embrace it. It consists, among other means, of living in poverty, chastity, obedience and stability in one's vocation (V:315).

Those whom Providence has called to be the first members of a nascent Company usually strive to put it in the state most pleasing to God (V:315).

God has been pleased to compose this Little Company of persons of lowly condition and average intelligence. By his mercy, however, they have good will, which, by His grace, is increasing in them daily (V:267).

It is better to look on in wonder and remain silent at the sight of so many and such incomparable acts of kindness (V:263).

Life is short; its end is soon in view and God's judgment is fearsome to those leaving this life, of whom it is said: "They have not fulfilled their obligations; that is why the Lord has placed them among those who commit iniquity” (V:257).

We must not toy with promising things to God and then failing to keep our word to Him (V:256).

If the glory of the world is nothing but smoke, the contrary is solid good, when it is accepted in the right way (V:231).

God's divine goodness is merciful to us when it pleases Him to allow us to encounter blame and public contempt (V:230).

Life is short, the reward is great (V:220).

Nature makes trees put down deep roots before having to bear fruit, and even this is done gradually (V:219).