... we ought even to hold as a fixed principle that what I see white I believe to be black, if the superior authorities define it to be so.

One must wage war against his predominant passion and not retreat until, with God's help, he has been victorious.

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

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

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 has heard the Word of God can bear his silences.

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