Crosses are of no use to us but inasmuch as we yield ourselves up to them and forget ourselves.

Mankind, by the perverse depravity of their nature, esteem that which they have most desired as of no value the moment it is possessed, and torment themselves with fruitless wishes for that which is beyond their reach.

Speak, move, act in peace.

God is our true Friend, who always gives us the counsel and comfort we need. Our danger lies in resisting Him; so it is essential that we acquire the habit of hearkening to His voice, or keeping silence within, and listening so as to lose nothing of what He says to us.

To will everything that God wills, and to will it always, in all circumstances and without reservations: that is the kingdom of God which is entirely within.

All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers.

Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer, and prayer drives away perplexity and trouble.