Therefore we should never be astonished at imperfection or let it sadden us; for we cannot fail to find ourselves imperfect in this life, and there is no remedy for it save humility, since by this virtue we shall repair our faults and gradually improve.
215.
It is for the exercise of this virtue that our imperfections are left to us, since it is inexcusable not to seek to correct them, and excusable not to succeed perfectly; for it is not with imperfections as it is with sins.
216.
If you wish to do well, regard as a temptation every suggestion concerning change of place; for while your mind is looking beyond where it should be, it will never apply itself to doing well the duty which lies before it.
217.
We must not desire all to begin by perfection. It matters little how one begins, provided he be resolved to go on well, and end well.
218.
I tell you that you will be faithful if you are humble. But will you be humble? Yes, if you wish it. But I do wish it. Then you are humble. But I feel that I am not. So much the better; that helps to make you more so.