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

Whoever does not seek the cross of Christ doesn't seek the glory of Christ.

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.

A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.

My sole occupation is love.

Let my soul live as if separated from my body.

Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him.