Would that men might come at last to see that it is quite impossible to reach the thicket of the riches and wisdom of God except by first entering the thicket of much suffering, in such a way that the soul finds there its consolation and desire. The soul that longs for divine wisdom chooses first, and in truth, to enter the thicket of the cross.

Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.

In tribulation immediately draw near to God with confidence, and you will receive strength, enlightenment, and instruction.

The road is narrow. He who wishes to travel it more easily must cast off all things and use the cross as his cane. In other words, he must be truly resolved to suffer willingly for the love of God in all things.

However softly we speak, God is so close to us that he can hear us; nor do we need wings to go in search of him, but merely to seek solitude and contemplate him within ourselves, without being surprised to find such a good Guest there.

Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.

Seek in reading and thou shalt find in meditation; knock in prayer and it shall be opened in contemplation.