Drudgery is one of the finest touchstones of character there is. Drudgery is work that is very far removed from anything to do with the ideal - the utterly mean grubby things; and when we come in contact with them we know instantly whether or not we are spiritually real.

A saint is never consciously a saint- a saint is consciously dependent on God.

If we are devoted to the cause of humanity, we shall soon be crushed and broken-hearted, for we shall often meet with more ingratitude from men than we would from a dog; but if our motive is love to God, no ingratitude can hinder us from serving our fellow men.

Never be diplomatic and careful about the treasure God gives. This is poverty triumphant.

God always ignores the present perfection for the ultimate perfection.

We should always choose our books as God chooses our friends, just a bit beyond us, so that we have to do our level best to keep up with them.

Never allow the thought, 'I am of no use where I am.' You are certainly of no use where you're not.