If it were given to a man to see virtue's reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue.

Faith is a dark night for man, but in this very way it gives him light.

However high be your endeavors, unless you renounce and subjugate your own will - unless you forget yourself and all that pertains to yourself - not one step will you advance on the road to perfection.

Have a great love for those who contradict and fail to love you, for in this way love is begotten in a heart that has no love.

Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.

He who avoids prayer is avoiding everything that is good.

Yearning: It needs to hurt in order to be worthy of the word. Otherwise it is just wanting.