Do not grieve over the temptations you suffer. When the Lord intends to bestow a particular virtue on us, He often permits us first to be tempted by the opposite vice. Therefore, look upon every temptation as an invitation to grow in a particular virtue and a promise by God that you will be successful, if only you stand fast.
Philip NeriThe greatness of our love of God must be tested by the desire we have of suffering for His love.
Philip NeriTo be without pity for other mens falls, is an evident sign that we shall fall ourselves shortly.
Philip NeriThe best way to prepare for death is to spend every day of life as though it were the last.
Philip Neri