– “I, little Brother Francis, will to follow the life and poverty of our most high Lord Jesus Christ and of his most holy Mother, and to persevere in them until the end. And I entreat you, my ladies, and give you this counsel; that you live always in this most holy life and poverty. And guard yourselves carefully that you do not ever depart from it in any way on the teaching or advice of anyone.” – St. Francis (to the Poor Clares)