How desirable is this simplicity! Who will give it to me? I will quit all else; it is the pearl of great price.

Most people I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing in return and I do very well in the bargain.

There are two principal points of attention necessary for the preservation of this constant spirit of prayer which unites us with God; we must continually seek to cherish it, and we must avoid everything that tends to make us lose it.

If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate.

The most essential point is lowliness.

Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged, a simple movement of heart toward God will renew our powers. Whatever he may demand of us, he will give us at the moment the strength and courage that we need.

I am not in the least surprised that your impression of death becomes more lively, in proportion as age and infirmity bring it nearer. God makes use of this rough trial to undeceive us in respect to our courage, to make us feel our weakness, and to keep us in all humility in His hands.