Occupy yourself in beholding and bewailing your own imperfections rather than contemplating the imperfections of others.

Do not put faith in constant happiness, and fear most when all smiles upon you.

We should always be disposed to believe that that which appears white is really black, if the hierarchy of the Church so decides.

Love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.

We must put aside all judgment of our own, and keep the mind ever ready and prompt to obey in all things the true Spouse of Christ our Lord, our holy Mother, the hierarchical Church.

God will not be outdone in generosity.

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.