Let your modesty be a sufficient incitement, yea, an exhortation to everyone to be at peace on their merely looking at you.

Concerning the harsh treatment of the body for our Lord's sake, I would say, avoid anything that would cause the shedding even of a drop of blood.

The principal end both of my father and of myself in the conquest of India... has been the propagation of the holy Catholic faith.

He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one's life, without being influenced in one's decision by any inordinate affection.

He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.