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.

The greater our dread of crosses, the more necessary they are for us.

Time spent in prayer is never wasted.

We may as well tolerate all religions, since God Himself tolerates all.

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

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

The passion of acquiring riches in order to support a vain expense corrupts the purest souls.