There are some who wish to learn for no other reason than that they may be looked upon as learned, which is ridiculous vanity ... Others desire to learn that they may morally instruct others, that is love. And, lastly, there are some who wish to learn that they may be themselves edified; and that is prudence.

You wish to see; listen. Hearing is a step toward Vision.

Theirs is an endless road, a hopeless maze, who seek for goods before they seek for God.

Action and contemplation are very close companions; they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters.

If then you are wise, you will show yourself rather as a reservoir than as a canal. For a canal spreads abroad water as it receives it, but a reservoir waits until it is filled before overflowing, and thus communicates, without loss to itself, its superabundant water. In the Church at the present day, we have many canals, few reservoirs.

If you would know whether you have made a good confession, ask yourself I you have resolved to abandon your sins.

Prayer is a wine which makes glad the heart of man