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

Never let us be discouraged with ourselves. It is not when we are conscious of our faults that we are the most wicked; on the contrary, we are less so. We see by a brighter light; and let us remember for our consolation, that we never perceive our sins till we begin to cure them.

You really don't even own the present moment, for even this belongs to God.

Prayer is so necessary, and the source of so many blessings, that he who has discovered the treasure cannot be prevented from having recourse to it, whenever he has an opportunity.

A good historian is timeless; although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect.

All earthly delights are sweeter in expectation than in enjoyment; but all spiritual pleasures more in fruition than in expectation.

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