The Cross is the way to Paradise, but only when it is borne willingly.

I would believe myself damned if I robbed God of one atom of His glory. I would believe myself more wicked than Lucifer if I had anything else in view but God.

Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters.

Celebrate the feast of Christmas every day, even every moment in the interior temple of your spirit, remaining like a baby in the bosom of the heavenly Father, where you will be reborn each moment in the Divine Word, Jesus Christ.

If you correspond to the designs of God, He will make a saint of you.

Make great account of your precious trials, both interior and exterior; it is thus that the garden of Jesus is adorned with flowers, that is, with acts of virtue.

I tell you that victory consists in conquering self. That is the greatest enemy.