Mutual respect implies discretion and reserve even in love itself; it means preserving as much liberty as possible to those whose life we share. We must distrust our instinct of intervention, for the desire to make one's own will prevail is often disguised under the mask of solicitude.

Great men are the real men, in them nature has succeeded.

Mother of Marvels, mysterious and tender Nature, why do we not live more in thee.

Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.

In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.

Each man enters into God so much as God enters into him.

Do not despise your situation; in it you must act, suffer, and conquer. From every point on earth we are equally near to heaven and to the infinite.