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

Let us often think of our own infirmities, and we shall become indulgent toward those of others.

Worry is the cross which we make for ourselves by over anxiety.

How can you expect God to speak in that gentle and inward voice which melts the soul, when you are making so much noise with your rapid reflections? Be silent and God will speak again.

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

Real friends are our greatest joy and our greatest sorrow. It were almost to be wished that all true and faithful friends should expire on the same day.

We must truly serve those whom we appear to command; we must bear with their imperfections, correct them with gentleness and patience, and lead them in the way to heaven.