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

He who always acts under obedience may be assured that he will not have to give an account of his actions to God.

We must sometimes bear with little defects in others, as we have, against our will, to bear with natural defects in ourselves. If we wish to keep peace with our neighbor, we should never remind anyone of his natural defects.

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.

It is an old custom of the servants of God to have some little prayer ready and to be frequently darting them up to heaven during the day, lifting their minds to God out of the mire of this world.

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

Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure that if he wants anything of you, He will fit you for the work and give you strength.