'If it is sincere and lasting, you will be a good nun.

You may begin your noviciate on Sunday if you have made up your mind.' 'I am ready.' 'Very well.

I have only one piece of advice to give you, and perhaps I shall remind you of it often, for it was given to me very late, and I should have been the better for it.

Try to remember what I tell you.' 'I will remember, Mother.' 'It is this.

Count your failures but not your successes.