Above all, live in the present moment and God will give you all the grace you need.

The more perfect we are, the more gentle and quiet we become toward the defects of other people.

Temptations are a file which rub off much of the rust of our self-confidence.

Simplicity is the straightforwardness of a soul which refuses itself any reaction with regard to itself or its deeds. This virtue differs from and surpasses sincerity. We see many people who are sincere without being simple. They do not wish to be taken for other than what they are; but they are always fearing lest they should be taken for what they are not.

Faith is letting down our nets into the transparent deeps at the Divine command, not knowing what we shall draw.

Simplicity brings back the joys of Paradise. Not that we have pure pleasure without a moment's suffering, but when we are surrendered to God, we are not grasping for pleasure, and even our troubles are received with thanksgiving. This inner harmony, and this deliverance from fear and the tormenting desires of self, create a satisfaction in the soul which is above all the intoxicating joys of this world put together.

Little opportunities should be improved.