The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.

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 saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to do so. Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy as soon as they perceive in their heart the invitation of Christ.

Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey.

The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit.

Men will surrender to the spirit of the age. They will say that if they had lived in our day, faith would be simple and easy. But in their day, they will say, things are complex; the Church must be brought up to date and made meaningful to the day's problems.

The prayer of the monk is not perfect until he no longer recognizes himself or the fact that he is praying.