"The contentment and joy that I feel within these sacred walls is almost unspeakable, compared to the vain and light worldly pastimes that are enjoyed in the world. Also be sure, oh my father, and believe in a child of yours who speaks to you with his heart on his lips, that I would not trade a quarter of an hour of being before our consoler and our hope, most holy Mary, for a year and as much time as you want with the shows and entertainment of the century. (letter 7)"