To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.

So with that will prompt and prepared to serve all those whom I perceive to be servants of my Lord, I will speak of three things with simplicity and love as if I were speaking to my own soul.

If God causes you to suffer much, it is a sign that He certainly intends to make you a saint.

To conquer himself is the greatest victory that man can gain.

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.

Spiritual infirmities such as tepidity are caused, not only by chills but also by fevers, that is, by excessive zeal.

For those who love, nothing is too difficult, especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.