God will not be outdone in generosity.

The acknowledgment of and gratitude for favors and gifts received is loved and esteemed in Heaven and on earth.

May God our Lord never let me harm anyone when I cannot help him!

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.

Remember that the good angels do what they can to preserve men from sin and obtain God's honor. But they do not lose courage when men fail.

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.

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