He who loses an opportunity is like the man who lets a bird fly from his hand, for he will never recover it.

He who interrupts the course of his spiritual exercises and prayer is like a man who allows a bird to escape from his hand; he can hardly catch it again.

Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him.

Never give up prayer, and should you find dryness and difficulty, persevere in it for this very reason. God often desires to see what love your soul has, and love is not tried by ease and satisfaction.

The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a long lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.

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

He who loses an opportunity is like the man who lets a bird fly from his hand, for he will never recover it.