Nothing marks so much the solid advancement of a soul, as the view of one's wretchedness without anxiety and without discouragement.

There is no real elevation of mind in a contempt of little things; it is, on the contrary, from too narrow views that we consider those things of little importance which have in fact such extensive consequences.

Oh! how seldom the soul is silent, in order that God may speak.

To just read the Bible, attend church, and avoid “big” sins-is this passionate, wholehearted love for God?

There is a set of religious, or rather moral, writings which teach that virtue is the certain road to happiness, and vice to misery in this world. A very wholesome and comfortable doctrine, and to which we have but one objection, namely, that it is not true.

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.

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