His model (after St.Alphonsus) was St.
Francis de Sales.

He followed him constantly in his doctrine and methods, and often spoke of him and quoted him.

Of other methods and their advocates he spoke respectfully, but, however much they were in vogue, he did not follow them.

Brother Hecker was a faithful student in his school and learned much from Father Othmann.

The latter especially insisted on the principle of accepting Providence as the chief dispenser of mortifications.