Regret not that which is past; and trust not to thine own righteousness.

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.

The life of the body is the soul; the life of the soul is God.

The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus very much. He runs away when we make the Sign of the Cross.

Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on such a reed, it will snap off and pierce his soul.

Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you will be guilty of theft.

The birds are the saints, who fly to heaven on the wings of contemplation, who are so removed from the world that they have no business on earth. They do not labour, but by contemplation alone they already live in heaven.