If our deepest desires cannot be satisfied in this world, then we must have been made for another world.
It is not enough to want to get rid of one’s sins, we also need to believe in the One who saves us from our sins.
Don't shine so that others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see HIM.
You can't go against the grain of the universe and not expect to get splinters.
I think God wants us to love Him more, not to love others less.
Your patient has become humble; have you drawn his attention to the fact? All virtues are less formidable to us once the man is aware that he has them, but this is specially true of humility.