The gate of heaven is very low; only the humble can enter it.

Afflictions are the steps to heaven.

If I had to advise parents, I should tell them to take great care about the people with whom their children associate . . . Much harm may result from bad company, and we are inclined by nature to follow what is worse than what is better.

Cheerfulness prepares a glorious mind for all the noblest acts.

We must often draw the comparison between time and eternity. This is the remedy of all our troubles. How small will the present moment appear when we enter that great ocean.

The love of talk distracts all the powers of our soul from God, and fills them with earthly objects and impressions, like a vessel of water that cannot be settled while you are continualy stirring the earthly particles from the bottom.

How sweet, the presence of Jesus to the longing, harassed soul! It is instant peace, and balm to every wound.