Before, by yourself, you couldn't. Now, you've turned to our Lady, and with her, how easy!

For those who use their intelligence and their study as a weapon, the Rosary is most effective. Because that apparently monotonous way of beseeching Our Lady as children do their Mother, can destroy every seed of vainglory and pride.

Among us there is no place for the lukewarm. Humble yourself, and Christ will kindle in you again the fire of love.

To defend his purity, Saint Francis of Assisi rolled in the snow, Saint Benedict threw himself into a thorn bush, and Saint Bernard plunged into an icy pond... You - what have you done?

Don't neglect your spiritual reading. - Reading has made many saints.

It's true he was a sinner. But don't pass so final a judgement. Have pity in your heart and don't forget that he may yet be an Augustine, while you remain just another mediocrity.

Holy Purity is granted by God when it is asked for with humility.