He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself, or he loses his labor.
Ignatius of LoyolaConsidering that the blessed life we so long for consists in an intimate and true love of God Our Creator and Lord, which binds and obliges us all to a sincere love.
Ignatius of LoyolaIt is proper to ask for sorrow with Christ in sorrow, anguish with Christ in anguish, tears and deep grief because of the great affliction Christ endures for me.
Ignatius of LoyolaIt is one thing to be eloquent and charming in profane speech, and another when the one speaking as a religious.
Ignatius of Loyola