Let us not imagine that we obscure the glory of the Son by the great praise we lavish on the Mother; for the more she is honored, the greater is the glory of her Son. There can be no doubt that whatever we say in praise of the Mother gives equal praise to the Son.

I have no other masters than the beeches and the oaks.

From the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to Thee again.

Have death always before your eyes as a salutary means of returning to God.

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

Pride only, the chief of all iniquities, can make us treat gifts as if they were rightful attributes of our nature, and, while receiving benefits, rob our Benefactor of His due glory.

All things are possible to one who believes.