The saints had no hatred, no bitterness; they forgive everything and think they deserve much more for their offenses against God.

Do not try to please everybody. Try to please God, the angels, and the saints - they are your public.

If only we could see the joy of our guardian angel when he sees us fighting our temptations!

A priest goes to Heaven or a priest goes to Hell with a thousand people behind.

The sign of the cross is the most terrible weapon against the devil. Thus the Church wishes not only that we have it continually in front of our minds to recall to us just what our souls are worth and what they cost Jesus Christ, but also that we should make it at every juncture ourselves: when we go to bed, when we awaken during the night, when we get up, when we begin any action, and, above all, when we are tempted.

I thought a time would come when people would rout me out of Ars with sticks, when the Bishop would suspend me, and I should end my days in prison. I see, however, that I am not worthy of such a grace.

It is always springtime in the heart that loves God.