Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.

When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.

Be who you are and be that well.

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.

Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.

So many have come to me that I might serve them, leaving me no time to think of myself. However, I assure you that I do feel deep down within me, God be praised.