The perfection of a Christian consists in mortifying his will for the love of Christ. Where there is no great mortification, there is no great sanctity.
Philip NeriIt is easy to infuse a most fervent devotion into others, even in a short time; but the great matter is - to persevere.
Philip NeriThere is nothing more dangerous in the spiritual life, than to wish to rule ourselves after our own way of thinking.
Philip NeriThey who have been exercised in the service of God for a long time, may in their prayers imagine all sorts of insults offered to them, such as blows, wounds, and the like, and so in order to imitate Christ by their charity, may accustom their hearts beforehand to forgive real injuries when they come.
Philip Neri