Avoid failing, not only against purity, but even against the least rules of an exact modesty.

Possess purity in an eminent degree, and jealously preserve this fragrant flower. I earnestly desire to see you shine by the brilliancy of this virtue; be like to angels, and omit no precaution to retain this treasure, which is so easily lost by imprudence. We have this treasure in earthen vessels, says the Apostle.

Be very careful to retain peace of heart, because Satan casts his lines in troubled waters.

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

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.

Do you know why God subjects you to so many miseries? That He may bestow on you the riches of heaven.

When you feel the assaults of passion and anger, then is the time to be silent as Jesus was silent in the midst of His ignominies and sufferings.