If, one day, I should offend God in any way, or grow remiss, though ever so little, in that which concerns His holy service and glory, I solemnly implore Him, rather let me die.

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

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

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

If you attach your heart to certain places and occupations, obedience oftentimes places you in some other place that you may not like; to be always cheerful, be always humble and obedient.

The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures.

If anyone asks you for something that you believe would be injurious to him, refuse, but in such a manner as not to lose his good-will.