They who load us with insults and ignominies give us the means of acquiring treasures more precious than any that man can gain in this life.

Teach us to give and not to count the cost.

The safest and most suitable form of penance seems to be that which causes pain in the flesh but does not penetrate to the bones, that is, which causes suffering but not sickness.

If one fears men much he will never do anything great for God: all that one does for God arouses persecution.

Finding God in All Things.

What seems to me white, I will believe black if the hierarchical Church so defines.

Laugh and grow strong.