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

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

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

The creator of the heavens obeys a carpenter; the God of eternal glory listens to a poor virgin. Has anyone ever witnessed anything comparable to this? Let the philosopher no longer disdain from listening to the common laborer; the wise, to the simple; the educated, to the illiterate; a child of a prince, to a peasant.

Damned money! Alas! How many religious did it blind! How many cloistered religious did it deceive! Money is the 'droppings of birds' that blinded the eyes of Tobit.

O name of Mary! Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of Her devout clients!

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.