Humility is the safeguard of chastity. In the matter of purity, there is no greater danger than not fearing the danger. For my part, when I find a man secure of himself and without fear, I give him up for lost. I am less alarmed for one who is tempted and who resists by avoiding the occasions, than for one who is not tempted and is not careful to avoid occasions. When a person puts himself in an occasion, saying, I shall not fall, it is an almost infallible sign that he will fall, and with great injury to his soul.

The greatness of our love of God must be tested by the desire we have of suffering for His love.

We must not trust in ourselves, but take the advice of our spiritual father, and recommend ourselves to everybodys prayers.

He who wishes for goods will never have devotion.

He who is unable to spend a long time together in prayer, should often lift up his mind to God by short prayers.

A joyful heart is more easily made perfect than a downcast one.

My children, if you desire perseverance, be devout to our Blessed Lady.