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.

The more you say, the less people remember.

Simplicity is that grace which frees the soul from all unnecessary reflections upon itself.

Little opportunities should be improved.

Despondency is not a state of humility; on the contrary, it is the vexation and despair of a cowardly pride--nothing is worse; whether we stumble or whether we fall, we must only think of rising again and going on in our course.

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

Even if no command to pray had existed, our very weakness would have suggested it.