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

Not to know how to deny our soul its own wishes, is to foment a very hot-bed of vices.

At communion we ought to ask for the remedy of the vice to which we feel ourselves most inclined.

It is easy to infuse a most fervent devotion into others, even in a short time; but the great matter is - to persevere.

To be without pity for other mens falls, is an evident sign that we shall fall ourselves shortly.

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

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