On this earth everyone has his cross. But we must act in such a way that we be not the bad, but good thief.

Do not let your heart become troubled by the sad spectacle of human injustice. Even this has its value in the face of all else. And it is from this that one day you will see the justice of God rising with unfailing triumph.

In order to console a soul in it's sufferings, point out to it all the good it can still do.

The most beautiful act of faith is the one made in darkness, in sacrificing, and with extreme effort.

Since eternity means happiness for you, what does it matter if some of these passing moments are unpleasant?

The Cross will not crush you; if its weight makes you stagger, its power will also sustain you.

By the virtue of modesty the devout person governs all his exterior acts. With good reason, then, does St. Paul recommend this virtue to all and declare how necessary it is and as if this were not enough he considers that this virtue should be obvious to all.