There is nothing more dangerous in the spiritual life, than to wish to rule ourselves after our own way of thinking.

He who wishes for anything but Christ, does not know what he wishes; he who asks for anything but Christ, does not know what he is asking; he who works, and not for Christ, does not know what he is doing.

The cross is the gift God gives to his friends.

During mental prayer, it is well, at times, to imagine that many insults and injuries are being heaped upon us, that misfortunes have befallen us, and then strive to train our heart to bear and forgive these things patiently, in imitation of our Saviour. This is the way to acquire a strong spirit.

As soon as we are stripped of the sordid garb of avarice, we shall be clothed with the royal and imperial vest of the opposite virtue, liberality.

He who wishes for goods will never have devotion.

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