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- Remember, Monsieur that roses are not gathered except in the midst of thorns and that heroic acts of virtue are accomplished only in weakness.
- In God's name, Monsieur, let us remain indifferent; let us strive to be equally attached to whatever obedience marks out for us, be it agreeable…
- [E]ven if the whole world should rise up to destroy us, nothing will happen except that God, in whom we have put our hope, will…
- You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent.
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