Let the darkness be what it may, we are near the light. Let our impotence be what it may, we are at the feet of the All-powerful.
260.
I shall say nothing of the extent of my affection for you, except that it is incomparable, that it is whiter than the snow, and purer than the sun.
261.
There is nothing which prevents our attaining the perfection of our vocation like desiring another.
262.
I beseech you, my dear daughter, do not fear God as you do, for He does not wish to harm you; love Him fervently, for He wishes to do you a great deal of good.
263.
Our Lord will cause us to enjoy peace when we shall be sufficiently humble to sweetly endure war.