The conditions of a solitary bird are five: The first, that it flies to the highest point; The Second, that it does not suffer for company, not even of its own kind; The Third, that it aims its beak to the skies; The Fourth, that it does not have a definite color; The Fifth, that it sings very softly.

For true devotion must issue from the heart, and consist in the truth and substances alone of what is represented by spiritual things; all the rest is affection and attachment proceeding from imperfection; and in order that one may pass to any kind of perfection it is necessary for such desires to be killed.

My sole occupation is love.

If you lose an opportunity you will be like one who lets the bird fly away; you will never get it back.

In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.

Never relax, for you will not attain to the possession of true spiritual delights if first you do not learn to deny your every desire.

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.