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.

To preserve our cheerfulness amid sicknesses and troubles, is a sign of a right and good spirit.

Let us think, if we only got to heaven, what a sweet and easy thing it will be there to be always saying with the angels and the saints, Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus.

Those who have themselves for a spiritual director have a fool for a spiritual director.

First let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow.

Give me ten truly detached men. and I will convert the world with them.

My Jesus, if you uphold me, I shall not fall.